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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Alaska: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 38.0 (Moderate), ranked #21 of 51 states. 3,172 establishments, 13,770 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 38.0
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national professional, scientific, and technical services average.

The professional, scientific, and technical services sector in Alaska is tracking close to the U.S. baseline, with no extreme signals in volatility, saturation, or wage pressure. Entry conditions are within the national median range.

5-Year Firm Retention
86.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #8 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
23.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #40 of 51 states
Establishment Density
2.8
vs. national average
Rank #11 of 51 states
Market Volatility
43.9
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
42.3
Labor cost pressure

3,172 Establishments in Alaska

3,172
Establishments
+3.6% YoY
13,770
Total Employment
+1.9% YoY
$93,860
Average Annual Wage
+6.2% YoY

Alaska vs National Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average

How Alaska's professional, scientific, and technical services market compares to the national average across all 51 states.

Metric AK National Difference
Entry Risk Score 38.0 40.5 -2.5
5-Year Retention 86.3% 51.0% +35.3
Growth Momentum 23.2 37.2 -14.0
Market Volatility 43.9 21.8 +22.1
Establishment Density 2.8 12.6 -9.8
Wage Pressure 42.3 34.0 +8.3

Green = favorable vs national average. Red = less favorable. Metrics are relative within professional, scientific, and technical services only.

Alaska Ranks #21 of 51 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Alaska ranks #21 out of 51 states for professional, scientific, and technical services market entry conditions.

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 Alabama 29.4 low
#2 Iowa 31.1 moderate
#3 Nebraska 31.6 moderate
#4 South Dakota 32.9 moderate
#5 Mississippi 33.4 moderate
#21 Alaska You 38.0 moderate
Entry Risk by State Alaska — 38.0 · #21 Alabama — 29.4 · #1 Arkansas — 37.3 · #18 Arizona — 41.2 · #28 California — 51.2 · #48 Colorado — 46.4 · #46 Connecticut — 45.1 · #41 District of Columbia — 44.8 · #40 Delaware — 38.9 · #24 Florida — 38.2 · #22 Georgia — 43.5 · #38 Hawaii — 33.8 · #7 Iowa — 31.1 · #2 Idaho — 34.9 · #11 Illinois — 42.6 · #33 Indiana — 56.7 · #50 Kansas — 44.7 · #39 Kentucky — 35.7 · #14 Louisiana — 36.4 · #15 Massachusetts — 41.5 · #29 Maryland — 38.4 · #23 Maine — 40.2 · #26 Michigan — 41.2 · #27 Minnesota — 49.2 · #47 Missouri — 45.5 · #45 Mississippi — 33.4 · #5 Montana — 43.4 · #37 North Carolina — 37.8 · #20 North Dakota — 34.8 · #10 Nebraska — 31.6 · #3 New Hampshire — 37.5 · #19 New Jersey — 45.4 · #44 New Mexico — 59.3 · #51 Nevada — 42.6 · #34 New York — 52.4 · #49 Ohio — 36.9 · #17 Oklahoma — 45.4 · #43 Oregon — 45.2 · #42 Pennsylvania — 33.7 · #6 Rhode Island — 35.3 · #13 South Carolina — 34.7 · #9 South Dakota — 32.9 · #4 Tennessee — 39.4 · #25 Texas — 42.2 · #30 Utah — 42.2 · #31 Virginia — 42.3 · #32 Vermont — 43.0 · #35 Washington — 43.3 · #36 Wisconsin — 35.0 · #12 West Virginia — 34.4 · #8 Wyoming — 36.5 · #16
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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 Alaska stack up against other states for professional, scientific, and technical services?

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Other Industries in Alaska

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