Administrative and Support Services in Dover, DE
Metro Market Score 69.9 (Difficult), ranked #246 of 267 metros. 633 establishments, 3,331 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national administrative and support services average.
Wage costs in Dover's administrative and support services sector are well above the metro average, with wage competitiveness at 86.9 and rising pressure at 62.3. New entrants should factor higher labor costs into their financial projections for this market.
633 Administrative and Support Services Firms in Dover
Dover vs Delaware Statewide
How this metro's administrative and support services market compares to Delaware overall. The state ranks #35/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Dover | DE Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.9 Difficult | 43.2 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #246 of 267 metros | #35 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
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Administrative and Support Services Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of Dover's 69.9 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Administrative and Support Services in States Bordering Delaware
State-level entry risk for administrative and support services in adjacent states. Use this to weigh cross-border options.
Browse Administrative and Support Services in Other States
State-level entry risk reports for administrative and support services across all 51 markets, sorted by rank.
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Dover, DE MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.