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

Entry risk 45.2 (Elevated), ranked #42 of 51 states. 26,628 establishments, 110,366 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 45.2
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 Oregon 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
31.4%
Percentile within industry
Rank #36 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
34.1
Scale of 0-100
Rank #23 of 51 states
Establishment Density
13.9
vs. national average
Rank #35 of 51 states
Market Volatility
18.2
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
30.8
Labor cost pressure

26,628 Establishments in Oregon

26,628
Establishments
+5.4% YoY
110,366
Total Employment
-0.6% YoY
$106,657
Average Annual Wage
+5.0% YoY

Oregon vs National Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average

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

Metric OR National Difference
Entry Risk Score 45.2 40.5 +4.7
5-Year Retention 31.4% 51.0% -19.6
Growth Momentum 34.1 37.2 -3.1
Market Volatility 18.2 21.8 -3.6
Establishment Density 13.9 12.6 +1.3
Wage Pressure 30.8 34.0 -3.2

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

Oregon Ranks #42 of 51 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Oregon ranks #42 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
#42 Oregon You 45.2 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 Oregon stack up against other states for professional, scientific, and technical services?

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Neighboring States

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

Idaho 34.9 #11/51 Nevada 42.6 #34/51 Washington 43.3 #36/51 California 51.2 #48/51

Other Industries in Oregon

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 →