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

Entry risk 41.2 (Moderate), ranked #27 of 51 states. 43,190 establishments, 314,330 jobs.

Best professional, scientific, and technical services metro in Michigan
Muskegon-Norton Shores 7.8 #1/261 nationwide · 193 firms

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 41.2
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

The professional, scientific, and technical services sector in Michigan 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
47.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #28 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
23.8
Scale of 0-100
Rank #36 of 51 states
Establishment Density
2.5
vs. national average
Rank #8 of 51 states
Market Volatility
18.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
26.9
Labor cost pressure

43,190 Establishments in Michigan

43,190
Establishments
-3.8% YoY
314,330
Total Employment
-0.9% YoY
$111,028
Average Annual Wage
+4.6% YoY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Michigan Metro Areas

11 metro areas with professional, scientific, and technical services data in Michigan. Lower Metro Market Score = more favorable conditions.

Muskegon-Norton Shores 7.8 #1/261 · 193 firms Saginaw 32.7 #51/261 · 312 firms Niles 33.3 #53/261 · 312 firms Flint 51.5 #149/261 · 654 firms Midland 52.3 #153/261 · 167 firms Jackson 60.5 #192/261 · 219 firms Bay City 67.0 #219/261 · 147 firms Kalamazoo-Portage 70.1 #231/261 · 586 firms

Showing top 8 of 11 metros.

Michigan vs National Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average

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

Metric MI National Difference
Entry Risk Score 41.2 40.5 +0.7
5-Year Retention 47.1% 51.0% -3.9
Growth Momentum 23.8 37.2 -13.4
Market Volatility 18.0 21.8 -3.8
Establishment Density 2.5 12.6 -10.1
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.

Michigan Ranks #27 of 51 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Michigan ranks #27 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
#27 Michigan You 41.2 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 Michigan stack up against other states for professional, scientific, and technical services?

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Neighboring States

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

Wisconsin 35.0 #12/51 Ohio 36.9 #17/51 Indiana 56.7 #50/51

Other Industries in Michigan

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 →