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

Entry risk 45.4 (Elevated), ranked #43 of 51 states. 18,169 establishments, 83,947 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 45.4
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

The professional, scientific, and technical services sector in Oklahoma 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
39.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #32 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
37.5
Scale of 0-100
Rank #18 of 51 states
Establishment Density
4.3
vs. national average
Rank #17 of 51 states
Market Volatility
16.9
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
49.0
Labor cost pressure

18,169 Establishments in Oklahoma

18,169
Establishments
+3.6% YoY
83,947
Total Employment
+0.8% YoY
$81,679
Average Annual Wage
+6.9% YoY

Oklahoma vs National Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average

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

Metric OK National Difference
Entry Risk Score 45.4 40.5 +4.9
5-Year Retention 39.2% 51.0% -11.8
Growth Momentum 37.5 37.2 +0.3
Market Volatility 16.9 21.8 -4.9
Establishment Density 4.3 12.6 -8.3
Wage Pressure 49.0 34.0 +15.0

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

Oklahoma Ranks #43 of 51 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Oklahoma ranks #43 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
#43 Oklahoma You 45.4 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 Oklahoma stack up against other states for professional, scientific, and technical services?

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Neighboring States

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

Arkansas 37.3 #18/51 Texas 42.2 #30/51 Kansas 44.7 #39/51 Missouri 45.5 #45/51 Colorado 46.4 #46/51 New Mexico 59.3 #51/51

Other Industries in Oklahoma

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 →