Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Lawton, OK
Metro Market Score 38.3 (Moderate), ranked #76 of 261 metros. 334 establishments, 1,436 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national professional, scientific, and technical services average.
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services conditions in Lawton are mixed. The 38.3 market score puts it at #76 of 261, with no metric pulling sharply in either direction. Wages, growth, and competition are all within a normal range for this industry.
334 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Firms in Lawton
Lawton vs Oklahoma Statewide
How this metro's professional, scientific, and technical services market compares to Oklahoma overall. The state ranks #43/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Lawton | OK Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 38.3 Moderate | 45.4 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #76 of 261 metros | #43 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 Lawton
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Other Oklahoma Metros
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Lawton, OK MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.