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

Entry risk 36.4 (Moderate), ranked #15 of 51 states. 21,468 establishments, 96,200 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 36.4
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

Louisiana exhibits structural stability in professional, scientific, and technical services, with volatility at 24.6 and firm retention ranking in the top half. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
70.6%
Percentile within industry
Rank #16 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
23.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #39 of 51 states
Establishment Density
4.4
vs. national average
Rank #19 of 51 states
Market Volatility
24.6
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
26.9
Labor cost pressure

21,468 Establishments in Louisiana

21,468
Establishments
+0.9% YoY
96,200
Total Employment
+0.5% YoY
$87,007
Average Annual Wage
+4.6% YoY

Louisiana vs National Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average

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

Metric LA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 36.4 40.5 -4.1
5-Year Retention 70.6% 51.0% +19.6
Growth Momentum 23.2 37.2 -14.0
Market Volatility 24.6 21.8 +2.8
Establishment Density 4.4 12.6 -8.2
Wage Pressure 26.9 34.0 -7.1

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

Louisiana Ranks #15 of 51 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Louisiana ranks #15 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
#15 Louisiana You 36.4 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 Louisiana stack up against other states for professional, scientific, and technical services?

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Neighboring States

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

Mississippi 33.4 #5/51 Arkansas 37.3 #18/51 Texas 42.2 #30/51

Other Industries in Louisiana

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 →