NAICS 51
Information in Wheeling, WV
Metro Market Score 45.2 (Moderate), ranked #155 of 294 metros. 56 establishments, 392 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 45.2
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate
Lower is better. Relative to national information average.
Labor costs are a clear advantage in Wheeling's information sector. The wage competitiveness index of 9.2 puts it among the lowest-cost metros, and wage pressure at 27.7 suggests that gap is holding steady.
Industry Concentration
32.0
LQ: 0.36
Rank #94 of 294 metros
Wage Competitiveness
9.2
$53,965 avg wage
Growth Trend
↓ 2.0
Employment growth index
Rank #289 of 294 metros
Wage Pressure
27.7
YoY wage change index
56 Information Firms in Wheeling
56
Establishments
+7.7% YoY
392
Total Employment
-27.4% YoY
$53,965
Average Annual Wage
+11.5% YoY
0.36
Location Quotient
Below national avg
Wheeling vs West Virginia Statewide
How this metro's information market compares to West Virginia overall. The state ranks #11/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Wheeling | WV Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.2 Moderate | 37.3 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #155 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 Wheeling
Information 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 Wheeling, WV-OH MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.