Administrative and Support Services in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV
Metro Market Score 57.0 (Challenging), ranked #173 of 267 metros. 168 establishments, 1,463 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national administrative and support services average.
Administrative and Support Services employment in Parkersburg-Vienna contracted year-over-year, placing the growth trend in the lower half at 15.7. Declining job counts can indicate consolidation, population shifts, or reduced local demand. Due diligence on the local economy is especially important here.
168 Administrative and Support Services Firms in Parkersburg-Vienna
Parkersburg-Vienna 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 | Parkersburg-Vienna | WV Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.0 Challenging | 40.6 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #173 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 Parkersburg-Vienna
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 Parkersburg-Vienna, WV MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.