NAICS 54

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Jefferson City, MO

Metro Market Score 31.7 (Favorable), ranked #44 of 261 metros. 338 establishments, 2,359 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 31.7
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

Employment in Jefferson City's professional, scientific, and technical services sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 76.3. Combined with a 31.7 market score, this metro sits in the top quartile for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
30.3
LQ: 0.44
Rank #79 of 261 metros
Wage Competitiveness
33.3
$78,490 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 76.3
Employment growth index
Rank #63 of 261 metros
Wage Pressure
43.6
YoY wage change index

338 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Firms in Jefferson City

338
Establishments
-4.0% YoY
2,359
Total Employment
+3.0% YoY
$78,490
Average Annual Wage
+5.6% YoY
0.44
Location Quotient
Below national avg

Jefferson City vs Missouri Statewide

How this metro's professional, scientific, and technical services market compares to Missouri overall. The state ranks #45/51 for entry risk.

Measure Jefferson City MO Statewide
Overall Score 31.7 Favorable 45.5 Elevated
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #44 of 261 metros #45 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 Jefferson City

Administrative and Support Services 49.5 Construction 50.8 Retail Trade 51.7

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Other Missouri Metros

Columbia 42.7 #96/261

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 Jefferson City's professional, scientific, and technical services sector, the wage pressure component (43.6) 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.