Other Services in Grand Island, NE
Metro Market Score 49.6 (Challenging), ranked #154 of 332 metros. 174 establishments, 1,211 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.
Labor costs are a clear advantage in Grand Island's other services sector. The wage competitiveness index of 23.5 puts it among the lowest-cost metros, and wage pressure at 38.1 suggests that gap is holding steady.
174 Other Services Firms in Grand Island
Grand Island vs Nebraska Statewide
How this metro's other services market compares to Nebraska overall. The state ranks #2/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Grand Island | NE Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 49.6 Challenging | 30.5 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #154 of 332 metros | #2 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 Grand Island
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Other Services Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of Grand Island's 49.6 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Other Services in States Bordering Nebraska
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 Grand Island, NE MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.