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

Entry risk 38.9 (Moderate), ranked #24 of 51 states. 9,297 establishments, 28,841 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 38.9
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

⚡Volatile Market📈Growth Opportunity💎Hidden Gem

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

5-Year Firm Retention
25.5%
Percentile within industry
Rank #39 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 89.9
Scale of 0-100
Rank #2 of 51 states
Establishment Density
31.5
vs. national average
Rank #47 of 51 states
Market Volatility
57.7
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
28.9
Labor cost pressure

9,297 Establishments in Delaware

9,297
Establishments
+8.7% YoY
28,841
Total Employment
+2.6% YoY
$125,737
Average Annual Wage
+4.8% YoY

Delaware vs National Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average

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

Metric DE National Difference
Entry Risk Score 38.9 40.5 -1.6
5-Year Retention 25.5% 51.0% -25.5
Growth Momentum 89.9 37.2 +52.7
Market Volatility 57.7 21.8 +35.9
Establishment Density 31.5 12.6 +18.9
Wage Pressure 28.9 34.0 -5.1

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

Delaware Ranks #24 of 51 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Delaware ranks #24 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
#24 Delaware You 38.9 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 Delaware stack up against other states for professional, scientific, and technical services?

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Neighboring States

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

Pennsylvania 33.7 #6/51 Maryland 38.4 #23/51 New Jersey 45.4 #44/51

Other Industries in Delaware

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 →