NAICS 81
Other Services in Kingsport-Bristol, TN
Metro Market Score 32.1 (Favorable), ranked #36 of 332 metros. 506 establishments, 3,004 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 32.1
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Favorable
Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.
Emerging Market
Employment in Kingsport-Bristol's other services sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 71.7. Combined with a 32.1 market score, this metro sits in the top quartile for overall conditions.
Industry Concentration
27.4
LQ: 0.84
Rank #91 of 332 metros
Wage Competitiveness
22.6
$39,846 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 71.7
Employment growth index
Rank #95 of 332 metros
Wage Pressure
55.7
YoY wage change index
506 Other Services Firms in Kingsport-Bristol
506
Establishments
-3.8% YoY
3,004
Total Employment
+3.4% YoY
$39,846
Average Annual Wage
+4.8% YoY
0.84
Location Quotient
Below national avg
Kingsport-Bristol vs Tennessee Statewide
How this metro's other services market compares to Tennessee overall. The state ranks #18/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Kingsport-Bristol | TN Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 32.1 Favorable | 40.5 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #36 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 Kingsport-Bristol
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 Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.