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Alaska: 2026 Business Market Risk & Industry Survival
Rank #26 of 51 state markets. 10 industries tracked. Population: 733,391.
Alaska ranks #26 out of 51 state markets by average entry risk (41.9). Information carries the lowest risk at 31.5 (Moderate), while Construction is the most challenging at 60.9 (High). The 29.4-point spread signals significant variation across sectors. Healthcare and Social Assistance is the largest tracked employer with 49,726 jobs.
Alaska: 41.9 Average Entry Risk
18,456
Total Establishments
Across tracked industries
185,213
Total Employment
Across tracked industries
41.9
Average Entry Risk
Across all industries
Alaska at a Glance
Best Industries for New Entrants in Alaska
Industries with the lowest entry risk in Alaska.
Entry Risk by Industry in Alaska
Compare market entry conditions across industries in Alaska. Rank indicates position vs. all 50 states.
Lower is better
Low Mod Elev High
Information
#3
Retail Trade
#5
Other Services
#31
Construction
#50
Alaska Industry Data: 18,456 Establishments
| Industry | Entry Risk | Rank | Establishments | Employment | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information NAICS 51 | 31.5 | #3/51 | 510 | 4,380 | $88,496 |
| Accommodation and Food Services NAICS 72 | 31.6 | #14/51 | 2,147 | 30,665 | $34,326 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing NAICS 53 | 34.9 | #15/51 | 732 | 4,457 | $59,837 |
| Retail Trade NAICS 44-45 | 37.2 | #5/51 | 2,360 | 34,895 | $41,648 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services NAICS 54 | 38.0 | #21/51 | 3,172 | 13,770 | $93,860 |
| Administrative and Support Services NAICS 56 | 38.0 | #20/51 | 1,706 | 12,021 | $60,951 |
| Other Services NAICS 81 | 46.6 | #31/51 | 1,847 | 10,769 | $54,798 |
| Finance and Insurance NAICS 52 | 49.7 | #21/51 | 888 | 6,002 | $85,500 |
| Healthcare and Social Assistance NAICS 62 | 50.3 | #44/51 | 2,497 | 49,726 | $73,312 |
| Construction NAICS 23 | 60.9 | #50/51 | 2,597 | 18,528 | $101,740 |
Largest Industries in Alaska by Employment
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