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

Entry risk 41.2 (Moderate), ranked #28 of 51 states. 39,539 establishments, 177,067 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 41.2
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

📈Growth Opportunity

Arizona ranks top 5 in growth momentum while maintaining relatively low market saturation (bottom half). This combination signals an underpenetrated market with expanding demand.

5-Year Firm Retention
27.4%
Percentile within industry
Rank #38 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 64.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #5 of 51 states
Establishment Density
9.6
vs. national average
Rank #31 of 51 states
Market Volatility
30.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
38.5
Labor cost pressure

39,539 Establishments in Arizona

39,539
Establishments
+4.1% YoY
177,067
Total Employment
+1.1% YoY
$104,689
Average Annual Wage
+5.8% YoY

Arizona vs National Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average

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

Metric AZ National Difference
Entry Risk Score 41.2 40.5 +0.7
5-Year Retention 27.4% 51.0% -23.6
Growth Momentum 64.2 37.2 +27.0
Market Volatility 30.8 21.8 +9.0
Establishment Density 9.6 12.6 -3.0
Wage Pressure 38.5 34.0 +4.5

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

Arizona Ranks #28 of 51 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Arizona ranks #28 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
#28 Arizona You 41.2 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 Arizona stack up against other states for professional, scientific, and technical services?

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Neighboring States

How Arizona's professional, scientific, and technical services market compares to bordering states.

Utah 42.2 #31/51 Nevada 42.6 #34/51 Colorado 46.4 #46/51 California 51.2 #48/51 New Mexico 59.3 #51/51

Other Industries in Arizona

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 →