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

Entry risk 34.9 (Moderate), ranked #11 of 51 states. 15,557 establishments, 52,122 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 34.9
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

📈Growth Opportunity💎Hidden Gem

Idaho ranks top 10 in growth momentum while maintaining relatively low market saturation (bottom 10). This combination signals an underpenetrated market with expanding demand.

5-Year Firm Retention
60.8%
Percentile within industry
Rank #21 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 64.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #6 of 51 states
Establishment Density
26.2
vs. national average
Rank #44 of 51 states
Market Volatility
25.9
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
38.5
Labor cost pressure

15,557 Establishments in Idaho

15,557
Establishments
+14.3% YoY
52,122
Total Employment
+2.5% YoY
$95,211
Average Annual Wage
+5.8% YoY

Idaho vs National Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average

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

Metric ID National Difference
Entry Risk Score 34.9 40.5 -5.6
5-Year Retention 60.8% 51.0% +9.8
Growth Momentum 64.0 37.2 +26.8
Market Volatility 25.9 21.8 +4.1
Establishment Density 26.2 12.6 +13.6
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.

Idaho Ranks #11 of 51 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Idaho ranks #11 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
#11 Idaho You 34.9 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 Idaho stack up against other states for professional, scientific, and technical services?

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Neighboring States

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

Wyoming 36.5 #16/51 Utah 42.2 #31/51 Nevada 42.6 #34/51 Washington 43.3 #36/51 Montana 43.4 #37/51 Oregon 45.2 #42/51

Other Industries in Idaho

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 →