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Wyoming: 2026 Business Market Risk & Industry Survival
Rank #43 of 51 state markets. 10 industries tracked. Population: 576,851.
Wyoming ranks #43 out of 51 state markets by average entry risk (49.0). Healthcare and Social Assistance carries the lowest risk at 36.4 (Moderate), while Finance and Insurance is the most challenging at 62.0 (High). The 25.6-point spread signals significant variation across sectors. Accommodation and Food Services is the largest tracked employer with 33,948 jobs.
Wyoming: 49.0 Average Entry Risk
23,185
Total Establishments
Across tracked industries
153,991
Total Employment
Across tracked industries
49.0
Average Entry Risk
Across all industries
Wyoming at a Glance
Best Industries for New Entrants in Wyoming
Industries with the lowest entry risk in Wyoming.
Entry Risk by Industry in Wyoming
Compare market entry conditions across industries in Wyoming. Rank indicates position vs. all 50 states.
Lower is better
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Information
#21
Other Services
#25
Retail Trade
#33
Construction
#49
Wyoming Industry Data: 23,185 Establishments
| Industry | Entry Risk | Rank | Establishments | Employment | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare and Social Assistance NAICS 62 | 36.4 | #18/51 | 3,489 | 26,272 | $53,551 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services NAICS 54 | 36.5 | #16/51 | 4,318 | 11,416 | $91,113 |
| Information NAICS 51 | 42.2 | #21/51 | 796 | 0 | $0 |
| Other Services NAICS 81 | 43.7 | #25/51 | 1,717 | 7,452 | $49,878 |
| Retail Trade NAICS 44-45 | 44.9 | #33/51 | 2,425 | 30,225 | $37,827 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing NAICS 53 | 49.6 | #41/51 | 1,130 | 4,108 | $60,215 |
| Accommodation and Food Services NAICS 72 | 55.0 | #45/51 | 2,003 | 33,948 | $28,223 |
| Construction NAICS 23 | 59.3 | #49/51 | 3,514 | 23,679 | $71,011 |
| Administrative and Support Services NAICS 56 | 60.4 | #49/51 | 2,168 | 9,718 | $65,035 |
| Finance and Insurance NAICS 52 | 62.0 | #47/51 | 1,625 | 7,173 | $98,911 |
Largest Industries in Wyoming by Employment
How Wyoming Compares to Neighboring States
Average entry risk across all tracked industries. Lower scores indicate better conditions for new businesses.