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Other Services in Vermont: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 51.6 (Elevated), ranked #41 of 51 states. 2,248 establishments, 8,830 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 51.6
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.

Labor cost dynamics in Vermont other services are elevated, with wage pressure at 88.7. This contributes to the state's overall entry risk ranking of #41 out of 51.

5-Year Firm Retention
72.5%
Percentile within industry
Rank #15 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
37.7
Scale of 0-100
Rank #23 of 51 states
Establishment Density
12.8
vs. national average
Rank #44 of 51 states
Market Volatility
100.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
88.7
Labor cost pressure

2,248 Establishments in Vermont

2,248
Establishments
+2.1% YoY
8,830
Total Employment
+2.2% YoY
$49,641
Average Annual Wage
+5.3% YoY

Vermont vs National Other Services Average

How Vermont's other services market compares to the national average across all 51 states.

Metric VT National Difference
Entry Risk Score 51.6 44.9 +6.7
5-Year Retention 72.5% 51.0% +21.5
Growth Momentum 37.7 40.9 -3.2
Market Volatility 100.0 32.6 +67.4
Establishment Density 12.8 8.7 +4.1
Wage Pressure 88.7 78.2 +10.5

Green = favorable vs national average. Red = less favorable. Metrics are relative within other services only.

Vermont Ranks #41 of 51 for Other Services

Vermont ranks #41 out of 51 states for other services market entry conditions.

Other Services Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 South Dakota 28.9 low
#2 Nebraska 30.5 moderate
#3 Iowa 32.5 moderate
#4 West Virginia 32.7 moderate
#5 Indiana 33.9 moderate
#41 Vermont You 51.6 elevated
Entry Risk by State Alaska — 46.6 · #31 Alabama — 38.1 · #11 Arkansas — 38.8 · #15 Arizona — 46.0 · #30 California — 57.1 · #45 Colorado — 50.3 · #38 Connecticut — 59.1 · #49 District of Columbia — 64.0 · #51 Delaware — 45.5 · #28 Florida — 48.1 · #35 Georgia — 47.2 · #32 Hawaii — 61.9 · #50 Iowa — 32.5 · #3 Idaho — 40.8 · #20 Illinois — 50.5 · #39 Indiana — 33.9 · #5 Kansas — 38.2 · #13 Kentucky — 42.0 · #22 Louisiana — 41.9 · #21 Massachusetts — 58.0 · #48 Maryland — 47.8 · #34 Maine — 36.7 · #9 Michigan — 43.6 · #24 Minnesota — 38.1 · #12 Missouri — 47.4 · #33 Mississippi — 35.9 · #8 Montana — 38.6 · #14 North Carolina — 44.0 · #26 North Dakota — 35.0 · #6 Nebraska — 30.5 · #2 New Hampshire — 45.7 · #29 New Jersey — 53.8 · #43 New Mexico — 50.1 · #37 Nevada — 45.2 · #27 New York — 57.7 · #47 Ohio — 35.8 · #7 Oklahoma — 40.6 · #19 Oregon — 57.1 · #46 Pennsylvania — 39.5 · #17 Rhode Island — 42.5 · #23 South Carolina — 37.9 · #10 South Dakota — 28.9 · #1 Tennessee — 40.5 · #18 Texas — 50.1 · #36 Utah — 52.1 · #42 Virginia — 50.7 · #40 Vermont — 51.6 · #41 Washington — 56.1 · #44 Wisconsin — 39.3 · #16 West Virginia — 32.7 · #4 Wyoming — 43.7 · #25
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About Entry Risk Score: A weighted composite of firm retention, growth momentum, market volatility, establishment density, and wage pressure. Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: February 2026. Next refresh expected: Q2 2026 (BLS QCEW update).

Compare to Another State

How does Vermont stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

How Vermont's other services market compares to bordering states.

New Hampshire 45.7 #29/51 New York 57.7 #47/51 Massachusetts 58.0 #48/51

Other Industries in Vermont

Construction → Healthcare and Social Assistance → Retail Trade → Accommodation and Food Services → Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services → Finance and Insurance → Real Estate and Rental and Leasing → Administrative and Support Services → Information →