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

Entry risk 42.6 (Elevated), ranked #33 of 51 states. 60,564 establishments, 441,983 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 42.6
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

The professional, scientific, and technical services sector in Illinois 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
29.4%
Percentile within industry
Rank #37 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
31.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #25 of 51 states
Establishment Density
5.0
vs. national average
Rank #22 of 51 states
Market Volatility
10.7
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
24.0
Labor cost pressure

60,564 Establishments in Illinois

60,564
Establishments
+0.2% YoY
441,983
Total Employment
-1.3% YoY
$126,277
Average Annual Wage
+4.3% YoY

Illinois vs National Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average

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

Metric IL National Difference
Entry Risk Score 42.6 40.5 +2.1
5-Year Retention 29.4% 51.0% -21.6
Growth Momentum 31.6 37.2 -5.6
Market Volatility 10.7 21.8 -11.1
Establishment Density 5.0 12.6 -7.6
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.

Illinois Ranks #33 of 51 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Illinois ranks #33 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
#33 Illinois You 42.6 elevated
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 Illinois stack up against other states for professional, scientific, and technical services?

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Neighboring States

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

Iowa 31.1 #2/51 Wisconsin 35.0 #12/51 Kentucky 35.7 #14/51 Missouri 45.5 #45/51 Indiana 56.7 #50/51

Other Industries in Illinois

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 →