NAICS 52

Finance and Insurance in Jacksonville, NC

Metro Market Score 24.0 (Favorable), ranked #17 of 331 metros. 214 establishments, 956 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 24.0
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Favorable

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national finance and insurance average.

📈Rapid Growth✓Favorable Market🌱Emerging Market

Employment in Jacksonville's finance and insurance sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 88.8. Combined with a 24.0 market score, this metro sits in the top 10% for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
17.8
LQ: 0.44
Rank #59 of 331 metros
Wage Competitiveness
18.7
$74,061 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 88.8
Employment growth index
Rank #38 of 331 metros
Wage Pressure
57.3
YoY wage change index

214 Finance and Insurance Firms in Jacksonville

214
Establishments
+10.9% YoY
956
Total Employment
+4.8% YoY
$74,061
Average Annual Wage
+10.6% YoY
0.44
Location Quotient
Below national avg

Jacksonville vs North Carolina Statewide

How this metro's finance and insurance market compares to North Carolina overall. The state ranks #17/51 for entry risk.

Measure Jacksonville NC Statewide
Overall Score 24.0 Favorable 48.4 Elevated
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #17 of 331 metros #17 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 Jacksonville

Healthcare and Social Assistance 10.9 Information 36.4 Construction 37.8 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 43.3 Other Services 49.4 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 53.0 Accommodation and Food Services 59.4 Administrative and Support Services 63.0 Retail Trade 69.7

Finance and Insurance in Other North Carolina Metros

Rocky Mount 25.5 #22/331 Goldsboro 27.5 #29/331 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton 33.1 #64/331 Greenville 39.1 #97/331 Wilmington 39.7 #102/331 Pinehurst-Southern Pines 41.8 #116/331 Fayetteville 43.0 #127/331 Asheville 59.2 #240/331 Burlington 61.4 #252/331 Durham-Chapel Hill 62.0 #259/331

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About Metro Market Score: A weighted composite of industry concentration (25%), wage competitiveness (25%), wage pressure (20%), and employment growth trend (30%). Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. For Jacksonville's finance and insurance sector, the wage pressure component (57.3) has the strongest pull on the composite. Metro scores use QCEW data only (no BDS survival data at metro level). Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.