Other Services in Portland-South Portland, ME
Metro Market Score 52.3 (Challenging), ranked #180 of 332 metros. 1,895 establishments, 8,578 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.
Wage costs in Portland-South Portland's other services sector are well above the metro average, with wage competitiveness at 82.8 and rising pressure at 60.8. New entrants should factor higher labor costs into their financial projections for this market.
1,895 Other Services Firms in Portland-South Portland
Portland-South Portland vs Maine Statewide
How this metro's other services market compares to Maine overall. The state ranks #9/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Portland-South Portland | ME Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.3 Challenging | 36.7 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #180 of 332 metros | #9 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 Portland-South Portland
Other Services in Other Maine Metros
Other Services Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of Portland-South Portland's 52.3 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Other Services in States Bordering Maine
State-level entry risk for other services in adjacent states. Use this to weigh cross-border options.
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 Portland-South Portland, ME MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.