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

Entry risk 42.6 (Elevated), ranked #34 of 51 states. 14,717 establishments, 74,063 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 42.6
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 Nevada 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
2.0%
Percentile within industry
Rank #51 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 70.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #4 of 51 states
Establishment Density
5.1
vs. national average
Rank #23 of 51 states
Market Volatility
18.2
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
32.7
Labor cost pressure

14,717 Establishments in Nevada

14,717
Establishments
-0.4% YoY
74,063
Total Employment
+4.3% YoY
$104,789
Average Annual Wage
+5.2% YoY

Nevada vs National Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average

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

Metric NV National Difference
Entry Risk Score 42.6 40.5 +2.1
5-Year Retention 2.0% 51.0% -49.0
Growth Momentum 70.6 37.2 +33.4
Market Volatility 18.2 21.8 -3.6
Establishment Density 5.1 12.6 -7.5
Wage Pressure 32.7 34.0 -1.3

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

Nevada Ranks #34 of 51 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Nevada ranks #34 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
#34 Nevada You 42.6 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 Nevada stack up against other states for professional, scientific, and technical services?

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Neighboring States

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

Idaho 34.9 #11/51 Arizona 41.2 #28/51 Utah 42.2 #31/51 Oregon 45.2 #42/51 California 51.2 #48/51

Other Industries in Nevada

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 →