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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Metro Market Score 35.7 (Moderate), ranked #63 of 261 metros. 594 establishments, 3,053 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 35.7
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate

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

📈Rapid Growth

Employment in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux's professional, scientific, and technical services sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 85.8. Combined with a 35.7 market score, this metro sits in the top quartile for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
48.3
LQ: 0.53
Rank #126 of 261 metros
Wage Competitiveness
39.1
$81,134 avg wage
Growth Trend
85.8
Employment growth index
Rank #38 of 261 metros
Wage Pressure
47.9
YoY wage change index

594 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Firms in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux

594
Establishments
+3.5% YoY
3,053
Total Employment
+5.1% YoY
$81,134
Average Annual Wage
+7.7% YoY
0.53
Location Quotient
Below national avg
Within Louisiana
#3 of 7
professional, scientific, and technical services metros in state
Louisiana state rank
#15 of 51
for professional, scientific, and technical services entry risk
vs State Median
-1.3
better than median (36.9)

Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux vs Louisiana Statewide

How this metro's professional, scientific, and technical services market compares to Louisiana overall. The state ranks #15/51 for entry risk.

Measure Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux LA Statewide
Overall Score 35.7 Moderate 36.4 Moderate
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #63 of 261 metros #15 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.

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in States Bordering Louisiana

State-level entry risk for professional, scientific, and technical services in adjacent states. Use this to weigh cross-border options.

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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 Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux's professional, scientific, and technical services sector, the industry concentration component (48.3) 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.