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

Entry risk 36.9 (Moderate), ranked #17 of 51 states. 46,940 establishments, 289,145 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 36.9
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

Ohio exhibits structural stability in professional, scientific, and technical services, with volatility at 6.9 and firm retention ranking in the top half. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
68.6%
Percentile within industry
Rank #17 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
19.5
Scale of 0-100
Rank #46 of 51 states
Establishment Density
0.8
vs. national average
Rank #4 of 51 states
Market Volatility
6.9
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
32.7
Labor cost pressure

46,940 Establishments in Ohio

46,940
Establishments
+4.9% YoY
289,145
Total Employment
-0.7% YoY
$100,627
Average Annual Wage
+5.2% YoY

Ohio vs National Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average

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

Metric OH National Difference
Entry Risk Score 36.9 40.5 -3.6
5-Year Retention 68.6% 51.0% +17.6
Growth Momentum 19.5 37.2 -17.7
Market Volatility 6.9 21.8 -14.9
Establishment Density 0.8 12.6 -11.8
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.

Ohio Ranks #17 of 51 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Ohio ranks #17 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
#17 Ohio You 36.9 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 Ohio stack up against other states for professional, scientific, and technical services?

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Neighboring States

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

Pennsylvania 33.7 #6/51 West Virginia 34.4 #8/51 Kentucky 35.7 #14/51 Michigan 41.2 #27/51 Indiana 56.7 #50/51

Other Industries in Ohio

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 →