NAICS 56

Administrative and Support Services in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Metro Market Score 58.7 (Challenging), ranked #182 of 267 metros. 1,511 establishments, 18,421 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 58.7
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Challenging

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national administrative and support services average.

Lakeland-Winter Haven scores 58.7 on the Metro Market Score for administrative and support services, placing it in the lower half. High wage costs, strong existing competition, or slowing growth contribute to tougher entry conditions compared to most metros.

Industry Concentration
94.0
LQ: 1.20
Rank #251 of 267 metros
Wage Competitiveness
27.0
$43,732 avg wage
Growth Trend
45.7
Employment growth index
Rank #146 of 267 metros
Wage Pressure
60.7
YoY wage change index

1,511 Administrative and Support Services Firms in Lakeland-Winter Haven

1,511
Establishments
-7.5% YoY
18,421
Total Employment
-2.4% YoY
$43,732
Average Annual Wage
+5.3% YoY
1.20
Location Quotient
Above national avg

Lakeland-Winter Haven vs Florida Statewide

How this metro's administrative and support services market compares to Florida overall. The state ranks #47/51 for entry risk.

Measure Lakeland-Winter Haven FL Statewide
Overall Score 58.7 Challenging 52.0 Elevated
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #182 of 267 metros #47 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.

Other Industries in Lakeland-Winter Haven

Information 28.8 Healthcare and Social Assistance 31.4 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 37.1 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 42.7 Construction 43.2 Other Services 59.4 Retail Trade 61.6 Accommodation and Food Services 62.6 Finance and Insurance 64.6

Administrative and Support Services in Other Florida Metros

Punta Gorda 46.5 #96/267 Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach 54.4 #152/267 Wildwood-The Villages 56.1 #164/267 Sebring 56.6 #170/267 Ocala 57.8 #176/267 Port St. Lucie 61.5 #204/267 Naples-Marco Island 63.5 #215/267 North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota 66.6 #227/267 Cape Coral-Fort Myers 67.1 #230/267 Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor 67.3 #231/267

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About Metro Market Score: A weighted composite of industry concentration (25%), wage competitiveness (25%), wage pressure (20%), and employment growth trend (30%). Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. For Lakeland-Winter Haven's administrative and support services sector, the industry concentration component (94.0) has the strongest pull on the composite. Metro scores use QCEW data only (no BDS survival data at metro level). Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.