Administrative and Support Services in Knoxville, TN
Metro Market Score 65.6 (Difficult), ranked #222 of 267 metros. 1,710 establishments, 28,780 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national administrative and support services average.
Knoxville scores 65.6 on the Metro Market Score for administrative and support services, placing it in the bottom quartile. High wage costs, strong existing competition, or slowing growth contribute to tougher entry conditions compared to most metros.
1,710 Administrative and Support Services Firms in Knoxville
Knoxville vs Tennessee Statewide
How this metro's administrative and support services market compares to Tennessee overall. The state ranks #21/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Knoxville | TN Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.6 Difficult | 38.3 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #222 of 267 metros | #21 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 Knoxville
Administrative and Support Services in Other Tennessee 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 Knoxville, TN MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.