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Other Services in West Virginia: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 32.7 (Moderate), ranked #4 of 51 states. 3,748 establishments, 18,254 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 32.7
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

🛡️Stable Market

West Virginia exhibits structural stability in other services, with volatility at 15.3 and firm retention ranking in the top 15. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
76.5%
Percentile within industry
Rank #13 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
18.9
Scale of 0-100
Rank #46 of 51 states
Establishment Density
2.3
vs. national average
Rank #8 of 51 states
Market Volatility
15.3
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
44.3
Labor cost pressure

3,748 Establishments in West Virginia

3,748
Establishments
+3.3% YoY
18,254
Total Employment
+1.6% YoY
$43,630
Average Annual Wage
+0.6% YoY

West Virginia vs National Other Services Average

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

Metric WV National Difference
Entry Risk Score 32.7 44.9 -12.2
5-Year Retention 76.5% 51.0% +25.5
Growth Momentum 18.9 40.9 -22.0
Market Volatility 15.3 32.6 -17.3
Establishment Density 2.3 8.7 -6.4
Wage Pressure 44.3 78.2 -33.9

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

West Virginia Ranks #4 of 51 for Other Services

West Virginia ranks #4 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 You 32.7 moderate
#5 Indiana 33.9 moderate
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 West Virginia stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

How West Virginia's other services market compares to bordering states.

Ohio 35.8 #7/51 Pennsylvania 39.5 #17/51 Kentucky 42.0 #22/51 Maryland 47.8 #34/51 Virginia 50.7 #40/51

Other Industries in West Virginia

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 →