Other Services in Anchorage, AK
Metro Market Score 64.1 (Difficult), ranked #280 of 332 metros. 972 establishments, 5,979 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.
Anchorage scores 64.1 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.
972 Other Services Firms in Anchorage
Anchorage vs Alaska Statewide
How this metro's other services market compares to Alaska overall. The state ranks #31/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Anchorage | AK Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 64.1 Difficult | 46.6 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #280 of 332 metros | #31 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 Anchorage
Other Services in Other Alaska Metros
Other Services Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of Anchorage's 64.1 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Browse Other Services in Other States
State-level entry risk reports for other services across all 51 markets, sorted by rank.
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Anchorage, AK MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.