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Information in Weirton-Steubenville, WV

Metro Market Score 16.8 (Favorable), ranked #11 of 294 metros. 37 establishments, 147 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 16.8
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Favorable

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

✓Favorable Market🌱Emerging Market

Employment in Weirton-Steubenville's information sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 72.8. Combined with a 16.8 market score, this metro sits in the top 10% for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
8.5
LQ: 0.22
Rank #25 of 294 metros
Wage Competitiveness
12.2
$59,385 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 72.8
Employment growth index
Rank #81 of 294 metros
Wage Pressure
17.4
YoY wage change index

37 Information Firms in Weirton-Steubenville

37
Establishments
+8.8% YoY
147
Total Employment
+0.0% YoY
$59,385
Average Annual Wage
+0.0% YoY
0.22
Location Quotient
Below national avg

Weirton-Steubenville vs West Virginia Statewide

How this metro's information market compares to West Virginia overall. The state ranks #11/51 for entry risk.

Measure Weirton-Steubenville WV Statewide
Overall Score 16.8 Favorable 37.3 Moderate
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #11 of 294 metros #11 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

Other Services 34.0 Finance and Insurance 40.8 Administrative and Support Services 42.3 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 43.0 Accommodation and Food Services 47.2 Retail Trade 55.8

Information in Other West Virginia Metros

Beckley 39.6 #113/294 Morgantown 45.0 #153/294 Wheeling 45.2 #155/294

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 Weirton-Steubenville's information sector, the employment growth component (27.2) 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.