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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Metro Market Score 36.1 (Moderate), ranked #65 of 261 metros. 290 establishments, 3,892 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 36.1
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate

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

Employment in Oshkosh-Neenah's professional, scientific, and technical services sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 74.3. Combined with a 36.1 market score, this metro sits in the top quartile for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
56.3
LQ: 0.60
Rank #147 of 261 metros
Wage Competitiveness
20.7
$73,175 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 74.3
Employment growth index
Rank #68 of 261 metros
Wage Pressure
45.8
YoY wage change index

290 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Firms in Oshkosh-Neenah

290
Establishments
+2.1% YoY
3,892
Total Employment
+2.7% YoY
$73,175
Average Annual Wage
+6.7% YoY
0.60
Location Quotient
Below national avg

Oshkosh-Neenah vs Wisconsin Statewide

How this metro's professional, scientific, and technical services market compares to Wisconsin overall. The state ranks #12/51 for entry risk.

Measure Oshkosh-Neenah WI Statewide
Overall Score 36.1 Moderate 35.0 Moderate
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #65 of 261 metros #12 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 Oshkosh-Neenah

Accommodation and Food Services 22.7 Healthcare and Social Assistance 23.7 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 29.7 Other Services 38.3 Administrative and Support Services 43.1 Retail Trade 47.9 Finance and Insurance 53.0 Information 56.6 Construction 73.3

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Other Wisconsin Metros

Sheboygan 20.1 #13/261 Janesville-Beloit 20.4 #14/261 Kenosha 32.4 #47/261 Racine-Mount Pleasant 35.2 #58/261 La Crosse-Onalaska 39.6 #79/261 Wausau 40.1 #83/261 Fond du Lac 43.9 #108/261 Eau Claire 55.3 #171/261 Madison 60.0 #188/261 Milwaukee-Waukesha 67.5 #222/261

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 Oshkosh-Neenah's professional, scientific, and technical services sector, the industry concentration component (56.3) 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.