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

Entry risk 43.0 (Elevated), ranked #35 of 51 states. 6,587 establishments, 17,851 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 43.0
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

🛡️Stable Market

Vermont exhibits structural stability in professional, scientific, and technical services, with volatility at 18.2 and firm retention ranking in the top half. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
66.7%
Percentile within industry
Rank #18 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
25.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #33 of 51 states
Establishment Density
36.3
vs. national average
Rank #50 of 51 states
Market Volatility
18.2
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
34.6
Labor cost pressure

6,587 Establishments in Vermont

6,587
Establishments
+3.7% YoY
17,851
Total Employment
-0.5% YoY
$117,587
Average Annual Wage
+5.4% YoY

Vermont vs National Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average

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

Metric VT National Difference
Entry Risk Score 43.0 40.5 +2.5
5-Year Retention 66.7% 51.0% +15.7
Growth Momentum 25.2 37.2 -12.0
Market Volatility 18.2 21.8 -3.6
Establishment Density 36.3 12.6 +23.7
Wage Pressure 34.6 34.0 +0.6

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

Vermont Ranks #35 of 51 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Vermont ranks #35 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
#35 Vermont You 43.0 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 Vermont stack up against other states for professional, scientific, and technical services?

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Neighboring States

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

New Hampshire 37.5 #19/51 Massachusetts 41.5 #29/51 New York 52.4 #49/51

Other Industries in Vermont

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 →