NAICS 52
Finance and Insurance in Weirton-Steubenville, WV
Metro Market Score 40.8 (Moderate), ranked #109 of 331 metros. 136 establishments, 721 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 40.8
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate
Lower is better. Relative to national finance and insurance average.
Labor costs are a clear advantage in Weirton-Steubenville's finance and insurance sector. The wage competitiveness index of 2.7 puts it among the lowest-cost metros, and wage pressure at 42.7 suggests that gap is holding steady.
Industry Concentration
29.3
LQ: 0.49
Rank #97 of 331 metros
Wage Competitiveness
2.7
$61,797 avg wage
Growth Trend
↓ 19.0
Employment growth index
Rank #269 of 331 metros
Wage Pressure
42.7
YoY wage change index
136 Finance and Insurance Firms in Weirton-Steubenville
136
Establishments
+3.8% YoY
721
Total Employment
-4.1% YoY
$61,797
Average Annual Wage
+4.9% YoY
0.49
Location Quotient
Below national avg
Weirton-Steubenville vs West Virginia Statewide
How this metro's finance and insurance market compares to West Virginia overall. The state ranks #2/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Weirton-Steubenville | WV Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 40.8 Moderate | 39.8 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #109 of 331 metros | #2 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 Weirton-Steubenville
Finance and Insurance 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 Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.