NAICS 81
Other Services in Charlottesville, VA
Metro Market Score 68.6 (Difficult), ranked #304 of 332 metros. 974 establishments, 4,577 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 68.6
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Difficult
Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.
High-Cost Market
Market conditions for other services in Charlottesville are tougher than average. The 68.6 market score reflects a combination of high labor costs, mixed growth signals, and an already crowded field. Rank: #304 of 332 metros.
Industry Concentration
95.2
LQ: 1.33
Rank #316 of 332 metros
Wage Competitiveness
97.9
$61,303 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 61.1
Employment growth index
Rank #130 of 332 metros
Wage Pressure
43.6
YoY wage change index
974 Other Services Firms in Charlottesville
974
Establishments
-7.4% YoY
4,577
Total Employment
+2.3% YoY
$61,303
Average Annual Wage
+1.5% YoY
1.33
Location Quotient
Above national avg
Charlottesville vs Virginia Statewide
How this metro's other services market compares to Virginia overall. The state ranks #40/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Charlottesville | VA Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.6 Difficult | 50.7 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #304 of 332 metros | #40 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 Charlottesville
Other Services in Other Virginia 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 Charlottesville, VA MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.