NAICS 54

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Fresno, CA

Metro Market Score 23.2 (Favorable), ranked #21 of 261 metros. 1,989 establishments, 12,422 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 23.2
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Favorable

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national professional, scientific, and technical services average.

📈Rapid Growth✓Favorable Market🌱Emerging Market

Employment in Fresno's professional, scientific, and technical services sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 92.0. Combined with a 23.2 market score, this metro sits in the top 10% for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
18.4
LQ: 0.37
Rank #48 of 261 metros
Wage Competitiveness
31.0
$77,489 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 92.0
Employment growth index
Rank #22 of 261 metros
Wage Pressure
42.0
YoY wage change index

1,989 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Firms in Fresno

1,989
Establishments
+9.6% YoY
12,422
Total Employment
+7.3% YoY
$77,489
Average Annual Wage
+4.8% YoY
0.37
Location Quotient
Below national avg

Fresno vs California Statewide

How this metro's professional, scientific, and technical services market compares to California overall. The state ranks #48/51 for entry risk.

Measure Fresno CA Statewide
Overall Score 23.2 Favorable 51.2 Elevated
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #21 of 261 metros #48 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 Fresno

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 30.3 Administrative and Support Services 34.7 Retail Trade 35.8 Healthcare and Social Assistance 36.3 Construction 37.4 Other Services 37.5 Accommodation and Food Services 39.2 Finance and Insurance 42.2 Information 44.5

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Other California Metros

El Centro 10.5 #3/261 Visalia 17.2 #7/261 Modesto 24.5 #24/261 Yuba City 26.3 #28/261 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario 28.0 #33/261 Hanford-Corcoran 29.6 #35/261 Merced 29.9 #38/261 Salinas 39.8 #80/261 Napa 41.9 #90/261 Chico 43.9 #107/261

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About Metro Market Score: A weighted composite of industry concentration (25%), wage competitiveness (25%), wage pressure (20%), and employment growth trend (30%). Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. For Fresno's professional, scientific, and technical services sector, the wage pressure component (42.0) has the strongest pull on the composite. Metro scores use QCEW data only (no BDS survival data at metro level). Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.