Other Services in Worcester, MA
Metro Market Score 62.5 (Difficult), ranked #272 of 332 metros. 1,774 establishments, 9,977 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.
Other Services employment in Worcester contracted year-over-year, placing the growth trend in the bottom quartile at 6.0. Declining job counts can indicate consolidation, population shifts, or reduced local demand. Due diligence on the local economy is especially important here.
1,774 Other Services Firms in Worcester
Worcester vs Massachusetts Statewide
How this metro's other services market compares to Massachusetts overall. The state ranks #48/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Worcester | MA Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 62.5 Difficult | 58.0 High |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #272 of 332 metros | #48 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 Worcester
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Other Services Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of Worcester's 62.5 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Other Services in States Bordering Massachusetts
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 Worcester, MA MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.