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

Entry risk 31.6 (Moderate), ranked #3 of 51 states. 9,597 establishments, 49,907 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 31.6
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

Nebraska exhibits structural stability in professional, scientific, and technical services, with volatility at 21.4 and firm retention ranking in the top 5. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
94.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #4 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
19.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #45 of 51 states
Establishment Density
6.0
vs. national average
Rank #25 of 51 states
Market Volatility
21.4
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
27.9
Labor cost pressure

9,597 Establishments in Nebraska

9,597
Establishments
-0.5% YoY
49,907
Total Employment
-1.9% YoY
$90,703
Average Annual Wage
+4.7% YoY

Nebraska vs National Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average

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

Metric NE National Difference
Entry Risk Score 31.6 40.5 -8.9
5-Year Retention 94.1% 51.0% +43.1
Growth Momentum 19.6 37.2 -17.6
Market Volatility 21.4 21.8 -0.4
Establishment Density 6.0 12.6 -6.6
Wage Pressure 27.9 34.0 -6.1

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

Nebraska Ranks #3 of 51 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Nebraska ranks #3 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 You 31.6 moderate
#4 South Dakota 32.9 moderate
#5 Mississippi 33.4 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 Nebraska stack up against other states for professional, scientific, and technical services?

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Neighboring States

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

Iowa 31.1 #2/51 South Dakota 32.9 #4/51 Wyoming 36.5 #16/51 Kansas 44.7 #39/51 Missouri 45.5 #45/51 Colorado 46.4 #46/51

Other Industries in Nebraska

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 →