NAICS 81
Other Services in Birmingham, AL
Metro Market Score 66.8 (Difficult), ranked #295 of 332 metros. 2,651 establishments, 15,392 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 66.8
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Difficult
Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.
High-Cost Market
Birmingham scores 66.8 on the Metro Market Score for other services, placing it in the bottom quartile. High wage costs, strong existing competition, or slowing growth contribute to tougher entry conditions compared to most metros.
Industry Concentration
55.4
LQ: 0.99
Rank #184 of 332 metros
Wage Competitiveness
92.2
$55,989 avg wage
Growth Trend
↓ 25.9
Employment growth index
Rank #247 of 332 metros
Wage Pressure
38.1
YoY wage change index
2,651 Other Services Firms in Birmingham
2,651
Establishments
+0.2% YoY
15,392
Total Employment
+0.0% YoY
$55,989
Average Annual Wage
+0.0% YoY
0.99
Location Quotient
Below national avg
Birmingham vs Alabama Statewide
How this metro's other services market compares to Alabama overall. The state ranks #11/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Birmingham | AL Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.8 Difficult | 38.1 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #295 of 332 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 Birmingham
Other Services in Other Alabama 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 Birmingham, AL MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.