Finance and Insurance in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
Metro Market Score 75.3 (Difficult), ranked #317 of 331 metros. 7,139 establishments, 87,985 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national finance and insurance average.
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont's finance and insurance sector saw employment decline over the past year (growth trend: 12.7). That contraction, combined with a 75.3 market score, puts this metro in the bottom 10% for market conditions. Understand why the local market is shrinking before committing.
7,139 Finance and Insurance Firms in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont vs California Statewide
How this metro's finance and insurance market compares to California overall. The state ranks #12/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | CA Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 75.3 Difficult | 46.9 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #317 of 331 metros | #12 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.
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Finance and Insurance in States Bordering California
State-level entry risk for finance and insurance in adjacent states. Use this to weigh cross-border options.
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Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.