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

Entry risk 40.2 (Moderate), ranked #26 of 51 states. 11,104 establishments, 33,932 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 40.2
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

Maine 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
62.8%
Percentile within industry
Rank #20 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 62.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #8 of 51 states
Establishment Density
24.4
vs. national average
Rank #42 of 51 states
Market Volatility
48.6
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
51.9
Labor cost pressure

11,104 Establishments in Maine

11,104
Establishments
+8.0% YoY
33,932
Total Employment
+1.9% YoY
$104,931
Average Annual Wage
+7.2% YoY

Maine vs National Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average

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

Metric ME National Difference
Entry Risk Score 40.2 40.5 -0.3
5-Year Retention 62.8% 51.0% +11.8
Growth Momentum 62.6 37.2 +25.4
Market Volatility 48.6 21.8 +26.8
Establishment Density 24.4 12.6 +11.8
Wage Pressure 51.9 34.0 +17.9

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

Maine Ranks #26 of 51 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Maine ranks #26 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
#26 Maine You 40.2 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 Maine stack up against other states for professional, scientific, and technical services?

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Neighboring States

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

New Hampshire 37.5 #19/51

Other Industries in Maine

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 →