Administrative and Support Services in Huntington-Ashland, WV
Metro Market Score 46.0 (Moderate), ranked #91 of 267 metros. 634 establishments, 5,532 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national administrative and support services average.
Huntington-Ashland has a relatively low concentration of administrative and support services firms (index: 30.7) paired with positive employment growth. This suggests an underpenetrated market where demand may outpace current supply.
634 Administrative and Support Services Firms in Huntington-Ashland
Huntington-Ashland vs West Virginia Statewide
How this metro's administrative and support services market compares to West Virginia overall. The state ranks #23/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Huntington-Ashland | WV Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.0 Moderate | 40.6 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #91 of 267 metros | #23 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 Huntington-Ashland
Administrative and Support Services in Other West Virginia 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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.