NAICS 81
Other Services in Chattanooga, TN
Metro Market Score 61.3 (Difficult), ranked #260 of 332 metros. 1,238 establishments, 8,123 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 61.3
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Difficult
Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.
High-Cost Market
Chattanooga stands out for high other services labor costs. Wage competitiveness hits 80.7 (above the 70th percentile of metros), and year-over-year wage pressure at 65.6 signals continued increases. Plan for higher payroll if entering this market.
Industry Concentration
56.6
LQ: 1.00
Rank #188 of 332 metros
Wage Competitiveness
80.7
$50,778 avg wage
Growth Trend
53.9
Employment growth index
Rank #154 of 332 metros
Wage Pressure
65.6
YoY wage change index
1,238 Other Services Firms in Chattanooga
1,238
Establishments
+2.9% YoY
8,123
Total Employment
+1.7% YoY
$50,778
Average Annual Wage
+7.5% YoY
1.00
Location Quotient
Above national avg
Chattanooga vs Tennessee Statewide
How this metro's other services market compares to Tennessee overall. The state ranks #18/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Chattanooga | TN Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.3 Difficult | 40.5 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #260 of 332 metros | #18 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 Chattanooga
Other Services in Other Tennessee 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 Chattanooga, TN-GA MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.