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

Entry risk 44.7 (Elevated), ranked #39 of 51 states. 14,803 establishments, 78,779 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 44.7
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 Kansas 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
52.9%
Percentile within industry
Rank #25 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
26.8
Scale of 0-100
Rank #29 of 51 states
Establishment Density
6.8
vs. national average
Rank #26 of 51 states
Market Volatility
23.1
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
45.2
Labor cost pressure

14,803 Establishments in Kansas

14,803
Establishments
+5.0% YoY
78,779
Total Employment
+0.2% YoY
$95,397
Average Annual Wage
+6.5% YoY

Kansas vs National Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average

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

Metric KS National Difference
Entry Risk Score 44.7 40.5 +4.2
5-Year Retention 52.9% 51.0% +1.9
Growth Momentum 26.8 37.2 -10.4
Market Volatility 23.1 21.8 +1.3
Establishment Density 6.8 12.6 -5.8
Wage Pressure 45.2 34.0 +11.2

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

Kansas Ranks #39 of 51 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Kansas ranks #39 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
#39 Kansas You 44.7 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 Kansas stack up against other states for professional, scientific, and technical services?

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Neighboring States

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

Nebraska 31.6 #3/51 Oklahoma 45.4 #43/51 Missouri 45.5 #45/51 Colorado 46.4 #46/51

Other Industries in Kansas

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 →