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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Visalia, CA

Metro Market Score 17.2 (Favorable), ranked #7 of 261 metros. 489 establishments, 2,548 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 17.2
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 Visalia's professional, scientific, and technical services sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 93.5. Combined with a 17.2 market score, this metro sits in the top 10% for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
0.8
LQ: 0.21
Rank #2 of 261 metros
Wage Competitiveness
18.8
$72,273 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 93.5
Employment growth index
Rank #18 of 261 metros
Wage Pressure
51.9
YoY wage change index

489 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Firms in Visalia

489
Establishments
+5.6% YoY
2,548
Total Employment
+8.1% YoY
$72,273
Average Annual Wage
+9.7% YoY
0.21
Location Quotient
Below national avg

Visalia 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 Visalia CA Statewide
Overall Score 17.2 Favorable 51.2 Elevated
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #7 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 Visalia

Healthcare and Social Assistance 15.8 Other Services 34.5 Information 37.0 Retail Trade 38.4 Construction 38.9 Finance and Insurance 39.7 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 41.8 Accommodation and Food Services 56.9 Administrative and Support Services 58.1

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Other California Metros

El Centro 10.5 #3/261 Fresno 23.2 #21/261 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 Visalia's professional, scientific, and technical services sector, the wage pressure component (51.9) 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.