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

Entry risk 37.3 (Moderate), ranked #18 of 51 states. 14,099 establishments, 51,489 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 37.3
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 Arkansas 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
51.0%
Percentile within industry
Rank #26 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
34.4
Scale of 0-100
Rank #21 of 51 states
Establishment Density
4.8
vs. national average
Rank #21 of 51 states
Market Volatility
19.1
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
24.0
Labor cost pressure

14,099 Establishments in Arkansas

14,099
Establishments
+5.1% YoY
51,489
Total Employment
+3.4% YoY
$81,784
Average Annual Wage
+4.3% YoY

Arkansas vs National Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average

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

Metric AR National Difference
Entry Risk Score 37.3 40.5 -3.2
5-Year Retention 51.0% 51.0% -0.0
Growth Momentum 34.4 37.2 -2.8
Market Volatility 19.1 21.8 -2.7
Establishment Density 4.8 12.6 -7.8
Wage Pressure 24.0 34.0 -10.0

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

Arkansas Ranks #18 of 51 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Arkansas ranks #18 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
#18 Arkansas You 37.3 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 Arkansas stack up against other states for professional, scientific, and technical services?

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Neighboring States

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

Mississippi 33.4 #5/51 Louisiana 36.4 #15/51 Tennessee 39.4 #25/51 Texas 42.2 #30/51 Oklahoma 45.4 #43/51 Missouri 45.5 #45/51

Other Industries in Arkansas

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 →