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Utah: 2026 Business Market Risk & Industry Survival
Rank #28 of 51 state markets. 10 industries tracked. Population: 3,271,616.
Utah ranks #28 out of 51 state markets by average entry risk (42.7). Healthcare and Social Assistance carries the lowest risk at 22.9 (Low), while Other Services is the most challenging at 52.1 (Elevated). The 29.2-point spread signals significant variation across sectors. Healthcare and Social Assistance is the largest tracked employer with 185,503 jobs.
Utah: 42.7 Average Entry Risk
111,878
Total Establishments
Across tracked industries
1,053,271
Total Employment
Across tracked industries
42.7
Average Entry Risk
Across all industries
Utah at a Glance
Best Industries for New Entrants in Utah
Industries with the lowest entry risk in Utah.
Entry Risk by Industry in Utah
Compare market entry conditions across industries in Utah. Rank indicates position vs. all 50 states.
Lower is better
Low Mod Elev High
Construction
#22
Retail Trade
#13
Information
#33
Other Services
#42
Utah Industry Data: 111,878 Establishments
| Industry | Entry Risk | Rank | Establishments | Employment | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare and Social Assistance NAICS 62 | 22.9 | #1/51 | 13,740 | 185,503 | $57,617 |
| Accommodation and Food Services NAICS 72 | 36.5 | #22/51 | 7,219 | 143,500 | $25,609 |
| Construction NAICS 23 | 40.1 | #22/51 | 15,610 | 138,261 | $70,203 |
| Retail Trade NAICS 44-45 | 40.3 | #13/51 | 11,094 | 179,051 | $43,395 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services NAICS 54 | 42.2 | #31/51 | 27,256 | 131,799 | $109,502 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing NAICS 53 | 46.6 | #38/51 | 6,655 | 24,872 | $69,355 |
| Information NAICS 51 | 47.4 | #33/51 | 5,042 | 40,195 | $121,764 |
| Administrative and Support Services NAICS 56 | 47.5 | #42/51 | 9,056 | 93,294 | $55,336 |
| Finance and Insurance NAICS 52 | 51.9 | #27/51 | 7,868 | 74,059 | $103,465 |
| Other Services NAICS 81 | 52.1 | #42/51 | 8,338 | 42,737 | $48,353 |
Largest Industries in Utah by Employment
How Utah Compares to Neighboring States
Average entry risk across all tracked industries. Lower scores indicate better conditions for new businesses.