NAICS 81
Other Services in Wheeling, WV
Metro Market Score 44.9 (Moderate), ranked #115 of 332 metros. 323 establishments, 2,057 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 44.9
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate
Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.
Employment in Wheeling's other services sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 67.2. Combined with a 44.9 market score, this metro sits in the upper half for overall conditions.
Industry Concentration
84.9
LQ: 1.17
Rank #282 of 332 metros
Wage Competitiveness
20.5
$39,214 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 67.2
Employment growth index
Rank #110 of 332 metros
Wage Pressure
43.6
YoY wage change index
323 Other Services Firms in Wheeling
323
Establishments
+3.9% YoY
2,057
Total Employment
+2.7% YoY
$39,214
Average Annual Wage
+1.5% YoY
1.17
Location Quotient
Above national avg
Wheeling vs West Virginia Statewide
How this metro's other services market compares to West Virginia overall. The state ranks #4/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Wheeling | WV Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 44.9 Moderate | 32.7 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #115 of 332 metros | #4 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 Wheeling
Other Services in Other West 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 Wheeling, WV-OH MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.