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

Entry risk 36.5 (Moderate), ranked #16 of 51 states. 4,318 establishments, 11,416 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 36.5
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

📈Growth Opportunity💎Hidden Gem

Wyoming ranks top 5 in growth momentum while maintaining relatively low market saturation (bottom 15). This combination signals an underpenetrated market with expanding demand.

5-Year Firm Retention
17.6%
Percentile within industry
Rank #43 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 100.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #1 of 51 states
Establishment Density
20.7
vs. national average
Rank #41 of 51 states
Market Volatility
38.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
35.6
Labor cost pressure

4,318 Establishments in Wyoming

4,318
Establishments
+1.9% YoY
11,416
Total Employment
+1.8% YoY
$91,113
Average Annual Wage
+5.5% YoY

Wyoming vs National Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average

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

Metric WY National Difference
Entry Risk Score 36.5 40.5 -4.0
5-Year Retention 17.6% 51.0% -33.4
Growth Momentum 100.0 37.2 +62.8
Market Volatility 38.8 21.8 +17.0
Establishment Density 20.7 12.6 +8.1
Wage Pressure 35.6 34.0 +1.6

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

Wyoming Ranks #16 of 51 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Wyoming ranks #16 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
#16 Wyoming You 36.5 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 Wyoming stack up against other states for professional, scientific, and technical services?

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Neighboring States

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

Nebraska 31.6 #3/51 South Dakota 32.9 #4/51 Idaho 34.9 #11/51 Utah 42.2 #31/51 Montana 43.4 #37/51 Colorado 46.4 #46/51

Other Industries in Wyoming

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 →