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
Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.
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.
1,238 Other Services Firms in Chattanooga
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
Other Services Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of Chattanooga's 61.3 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Other Services in States Bordering Tennessee
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 Chattanooga, TN-GA MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.