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Nevada: 2026 Business Market Risk & Industry Survival
Rank #44 of 51 state markets. 10 industries tracked. Population: 3,104,614.
Nevada ranks #44 out of 51 state markets by average entry risk (49.3). Retail Trade carries the lowest risk at 37.0 (Moderate), while Accommodation and Food Services is the most challenging at 64.0 (High). The 27.0-point spread signals significant variation across sectors. Accommodation and Food Services is the largest tracked employer with 314,414 jobs.
Nevada: 49.3 Average Entry Risk
73,141
Total Establishments
Across tracked industries
1,043,417
Total Employment
Across tracked industries
49.3
Average Entry Risk
Across all industries
Nevada at a Glance
Best Industries for New Entrants in Nevada
Industries with the lowest entry risk in Nevada.
Entry Risk by Industry in Nevada
Compare market entry conditions across industries in Nevada. Rank indicates position vs. all 50 states.
Lower is better
Low Mod Elev High
Retail Trade
#3
Construction
#20
Other Services
#27
Information
#50
Nevada Industry Data: 73,141 Establishments
| Industry | Entry Risk | Rank | Establishments | Employment | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade NAICS 44-45 | 37.0 | #3/51 | 8,374 | 147,970 | $42,833 |
| Healthcare and Social Assistance NAICS 62 | 37.2 | #22/51 | 9,542 | 153,879 | $66,377 |
| Construction NAICS 23 | 39.8 | #20/51 | 6,593 | 109,637 | $79,239 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services NAICS 54 | 42.6 | #34/51 | 14,717 | 74,063 | $104,789 |
| Other Services NAICS 81 | 45.2 | #27/51 | 5,742 | 38,543 | $50,610 |
| Administrative and Support Services NAICS 56 | 53.0 | #48/51 | 7,130 | 110,896 | $46,751 |
| Finance and Insurance NAICS 52 | 55.6 | #38/51 | 5,037 | 43,813 | $106,621 |
| Information NAICS 51 | 56.3 | #50/51 | 3,210 | 20,771 | $126,316 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing NAICS 53 | 61.9 | #51/51 | 5,160 | 29,431 | $68,214 |
| Accommodation and Food Services NAICS 72 | 64.0 | #49/51 | 7,636 | 314,414 | $42,670 |
Largest Industries in Nevada by Employment
How Nevada Compares to Neighboring States
Average entry risk across all tracked industries. Lower scores indicate better conditions for new businesses.
| State | Avg Entry Risk | vs NV |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 49.3 | — |
| Idaho | 41.6 | -7.7 |
| Utah | 42.7 | -6.6 |
| Arizona | 46.3 | -3.0 |
| Oregon | 48.2 | -1.1 |
| California | 50.4 | +1.1 |