Other Services in Burlington-South Burlington, VT
Metro Market Score 65.9 (Difficult), ranked #288 of 332 metros. 820 establishments, 3,515 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.
Wage costs in Burlington-South Burlington's other services sector are well above the metro average, with wage competitiveness at 81.6 and rising pressure at 56.0. New entrants should factor higher labor costs into their financial projections for this market.
820 Other Services Firms in Burlington-South Burlington
Burlington-South Burlington vs Vermont Statewide
How this metro's other services market compares to Vermont overall. The state ranks #41/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Burlington-South Burlington | VT Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.9 Difficult | 51.6 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #288 of 332 metros | #41 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 Burlington-South Burlington
Other Services Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of Burlington-South Burlington's 65.9 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Other Services in States Bordering Vermont
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 Burlington-South Burlington, VT MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.