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

Entry risk 33.8 (Moderate), ranked #7 of 51 states. 6,602 establishments, 26,867 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 33.8
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

🛡️Stable Market

Hawaii exhibits structural stability in professional, scientific, and technical services, with volatility at 26.1 and firm retention ranking in the top 10. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
82.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #10 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
20.4
Scale of 0-100
Rank #43 of 51 states
Establishment Density
4.0
vs. national average
Rank #14 of 51 states
Market Volatility
26.1
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
25.0
Labor cost pressure

6,602 Establishments in Hawaii

6,602
Establishments
+6.6% YoY
26,867
Total Employment
+1.7% YoY
$101,433
Average Annual Wage
+4.4% YoY

Hawaii vs National Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average

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

Metric HI National Difference
Entry Risk Score 33.8 40.5 -6.7
5-Year Retention 82.3% 51.0% +31.3
Growth Momentum 20.4 37.2 -16.8
Market Volatility 26.1 21.8 +4.3
Establishment Density 4.0 12.6 -8.6
Wage Pressure 25.0 34.0 -9.0

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

Hawaii Ranks #7 of 51 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Hawaii ranks #7 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
#7 Hawaii You 33.8 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 Hawaii stack up against other states for professional, scientific, and technical services?

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Other Industries in Hawaii

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 →