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

Entry risk 43.4 (Elevated), ranked #37 of 51 states. 10,446 establishments, 28,853 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 43.4
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

Labor cost dynamics in Montana professional, scientific, and technical services are elevated, with wage pressure at 57.7. This contributes to the state's overall entry risk ranking of #37 out of 51.

5-Year Firm Retention
58.8%
Percentile within industry
Rank #22 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 50.8
Scale of 0-100
Rank #14 of 51 states
Establishment Density
32.9
vs. national average
Rank #49 of 51 states
Market Volatility
14.1
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
57.7
Labor cost pressure

10,446 Establishments in Montana

10,446
Establishments
-1.2% YoY
28,853
Total Employment
+2.0% YoY
$102,110
Average Annual Wage
+7.8% YoY

Montana vs National Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average

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

Metric MT National Difference
Entry Risk Score 43.4 40.5 +2.9
5-Year Retention 58.8% 51.0% +7.8
Growth Momentum 50.8 37.2 +13.6
Market Volatility 14.1 21.8 -7.7
Establishment Density 32.9 12.6 +20.3
Wage Pressure 57.7 34.0 +23.7

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

Montana Ranks #37 of 51 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Montana ranks #37 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
#37 Montana You 43.4 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 Montana stack up against other states for professional, scientific, and technical services?

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Neighboring States

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

South Dakota 32.9 #4/51 North Dakota 34.8 #10/51 Idaho 34.9 #11/51 Wyoming 36.5 #16/51

Other Industries in Montana

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 →