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

Entry risk 33.7 (Moderate), ranked #6 of 51 states. 53,742 establishments, 391,142 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 33.7
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

Pennsylvania exhibits structural stability in professional, scientific, and technical services, with volatility at 9.4 and firm retention ranking in the top 15. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
76.5%
Percentile within industry
Rank #13 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
23.4
Scale of 0-100
Rank #37 of 51 states
Establishment Density
1.7
vs. national average
Rank #7 of 51 states
Market Volatility
9.4
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
29.8
Labor cost pressure

53,742 Establishments in Pennsylvania

53,742
Establishments
+1.8% YoY
391,142
Total Employment
-0.3% YoY
$123,490
Average Annual Wage
+4.9% YoY

Pennsylvania vs National Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average

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

Metric PA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 33.7 40.5 -6.8
5-Year Retention 76.5% 51.0% +25.5
Growth Momentum 23.4 37.2 -13.8
Market Volatility 9.4 21.8 -12.4
Establishment Density 1.7 12.6 -10.9
Wage Pressure 29.8 34.0 -4.2

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

Pennsylvania Ranks #6 of 51 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Pennsylvania ranks #6 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
#6 Pennsylvania You 33.7 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 Pennsylvania stack up against other states for professional, scientific, and technical services?

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Neighboring States

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

West Virginia 34.4 #8/51 Ohio 36.9 #17/51 Maryland 38.4 #23/51 Delaware 38.9 #24/51 New Jersey 45.4 #44/51 New York 52.4 #49/51

Other Industries in Pennsylvania

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 →