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

Entry risk 37.5 (Moderate), ranked #19 of 51 states. 12,501 establishments, 49,032 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 37.5
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

💎Hidden Gem

The professional, scientific, and technical services sector in New Hampshire 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
45.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #29 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
36.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #19 of 51 states
Establishment Density
29.7
vs. national average
Rank #46 of 51 states
Market Volatility
33.3
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
0.0
Labor cost pressure

12,501 Establishments in New Hampshire

12,501
Establishments
+5.4% YoY
49,032
Total Employment
+2.8% YoY
$131,893
Average Annual Wage
+1.8% YoY

New Hampshire vs National Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average

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

Metric NH National Difference
Entry Risk Score 37.5 40.5 -3.0
5-Year Retention 45.1% 51.0% -5.9
Growth Momentum 36.2 37.2 -1.0
Market Volatility 33.3 21.8 +11.5
Establishment Density 29.7 12.6 +17.1
Wage Pressure 0.0 34.0 -34.0

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

New Hampshire Ranks #19 of 51 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

New Hampshire ranks #19 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
#19 New Hampshire You 37.5 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 New Hampshire stack up against other states for professional, scientific, and technical services?

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Neighboring States

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

Maine 40.2 #26/51 Massachusetts 41.5 #29/51 Vermont 43.0 #35/51

Other Industries in New Hampshire

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 →