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

Entry risk 41.5 (Moderate), ranked #29 of 51 states. 41,520 establishments, 371,502 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 41.5
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

Massachusetts presents favorable entry conditions for professional, scientific, and technical services: low overall risk (41.5), limited market saturation (bottom half), and firm retention in the top half. The combination is uncommon across the national dataset.

5-Year Firm Retention
64.7%
Percentile within industry
Rank #19 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
34.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #22 of 51 states
Establishment Density
11.7
vs. national average
Rank #32 of 51 states
Market Volatility
10.6
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
53.9
Labor cost pressure

41,520 Establishments in Massachusetts

41,520
Establishments
-0.4% YoY
371,502
Total Employment
-1.1% YoY
$182,538
Average Annual Wage
+7.4% YoY

Massachusetts vs National Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average

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

Metric MA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 41.5 40.5 +1.0
5-Year Retention 64.7% 51.0% +13.7
Growth Momentum 34.2 37.2 -3.0
Market Volatility 10.6 21.8 -11.2
Establishment Density 11.7 12.6 -0.9
Wage Pressure 53.9 34.0 +19.9

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

Massachusetts Ranks #29 of 51 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Massachusetts ranks #29 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
#29 Massachusetts You 41.5 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 Massachusetts stack up against other states for professional, scientific, and technical services?

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Neighboring States

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

Rhode Island 35.3 #13/51 New Hampshire 37.5 #19/51 Vermont 43.0 #35/51 Connecticut 45.1 #41/51 New York 52.4 #49/51

Other Industries in Massachusetts

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 →