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

Entry risk 45.5 (Elevated), ranked #45 of 51 states. 28,251 establishments, 165,354 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 45.5
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 Missouri 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
35.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #34 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
23.1
Scale of 0-100
Rank #41 of 51 states
Establishment Density
4.3
vs. national average
Rank #18 of 51 states
Market Volatility
22.6
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
28.9
Labor cost pressure

28,251 Establishments in Missouri

28,251
Establishments
-4.0% YoY
165,354
Total Employment
-2.7% YoY
$102,944
Average Annual Wage
+4.8% YoY

Missouri vs National Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average

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

Metric MO National Difference
Entry Risk Score 45.5 40.5 +5.0
5-Year Retention 35.3% 51.0% -15.7
Growth Momentum 23.1 37.2 -14.1
Market Volatility 22.6 21.8 +0.8
Establishment Density 4.3 12.6 -8.3
Wage Pressure 28.9 34.0 -5.1

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

Missouri Ranks #45 of 51 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Missouri ranks #45 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
#45 Missouri You 45.5 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 Missouri stack up against other states for professional, scientific, and technical services?

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Neighboring States

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

Iowa 31.1 #2/51 Nebraska 31.6 #3/51 Kentucky 35.7 #14/51 Arkansas 37.3 #18/51 Tennessee 39.4 #25/51 Illinois 42.6 #33/51 Kansas 44.7 #39/51 Oklahoma 45.4 #43/51

Other Industries in Missouri

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 →