NAICS 54

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Lewiston, ID

Metro Market Score 21.1 (Favorable), ranked #16 of 261 metros. 147 establishments, 718 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 21.1
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 Lewiston's professional, scientific, and technical services sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 91.6. Combined with a 21.1 market score, this metro sits in the top 10% for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
16.9
LQ: 0.36
Rank #44 of 261 metros
Wage Competitiveness
12.3
$69,275 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 91.6
Employment growth index
Rank #23 of 261 metros
Wage Pressure
56.2
YoY wage change index

147 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Firms in Lewiston

147
Establishments
+12.2% YoY
718
Total Employment
+6.8% YoY
$69,275
Average Annual Wage
+11.8% YoY
0.36
Location Quotient
Below national avg

Lewiston vs Idaho Statewide

How this metro's professional, scientific, and technical services market compares to Idaho overall. The state ranks #11/51 for entry risk.

Measure Lewiston ID Statewide
Overall Score 21.1 Favorable 34.9 Moderate
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #16 of 261 metros #11 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 Lewiston

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 20.8 Information 40.2 Finance and Insurance 44.5 Construction 48.3 Other Services 49.2 Retail Trade 52.5 Accommodation and Food Services 58.7

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Other Idaho Metros

Coeur d'Alene 46.2 #120/261

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 Lewiston's professional, scientific, and technical services sector, the wage pressure component (56.2) 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.