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Other Services in Wisconsin: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 39.3 (Moderate), ranked #16 of 51 states. 13,102 establishments, 81,973 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 39.3
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

🛡️Stable Market

Wisconsin exhibits structural stability in other services, with volatility at 18.4 and firm retention ranking in the top 15. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
78.4%
Percentile within industry
Rank #12 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
12.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #49 of 51 states
Establishment Density
3.3
vs. national average
Rank #17 of 51 states
Market Volatility
18.4
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
79.3
Labor cost pressure

13,102 Establishments in Wisconsin

13,102
Establishments
+3.7% YoY
81,973
Total Employment
+3.7% YoY
$43,962
Average Annual Wage
+4.3% YoY

Wisconsin vs National Other Services Average

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

Metric WI National Difference
Entry Risk Score 39.3 44.9 -5.6
5-Year Retention 78.4% 51.0% +27.4
Growth Momentum 12.6 40.9 -28.3
Market Volatility 18.4 32.6 -14.2
Establishment Density 3.3 8.7 -5.4
Wage Pressure 79.3 78.2 +1.0

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

Wisconsin Ranks #16 of 51 for Other Services

Wisconsin ranks #16 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
#16 Wisconsin You 39.3 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 Wisconsin stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

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

Iowa 32.5 #3/51 Minnesota 38.1 #12/51 Michigan 43.6 #24/51 Illinois 50.5 #39/51

Other Industries in Wisconsin

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 →