Administrative and Support Services in St. Joseph, MO
Metro Market Score 36.3 (Moderate), ranked #40 of 267 metros. 154 establishments, 1,682 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national administrative and support services average.
Administrative and Support Services wages in St. Joseph run well below the metro average (competitiveness index: 10.9), and year-over-year wage pressure is low at 43.0. For labor-intensive operations, this cost advantage could improve unit economics significantly.
154 Administrative and Support Services Firms in St. Joseph
St. Joseph vs Missouri Statewide
How this metro's administrative and support services market compares to Missouri overall. The state ranks #39/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | St. Joseph | MO Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 36.3 Moderate | 43.8 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #40 of 267 metros | #39 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 St. Joseph
Administrative and Support Services in Other Missouri Metros
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the St. Joseph, MO-KS MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.