Retail Trade in Salisbury, MD
Metro Market Score 78.6 (Difficult), ranked #372 of 378 metros. 419 establishments, 6,643 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national retail trade average.
Retail Trade employment in Salisbury contracted year-over-year, placing the growth trend in the bottom 10% at 0.3. Declining job counts can indicate consolidation, population shifts, or reduced local demand. Due diligence on the local economy is especially important here.
419 Retail Trade Firms in Salisbury
Salisbury vs Maryland Statewide
How this metro's retail trade market compares to Maryland overall. The state ranks #26/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Salisbury | MD Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 78.6 Difficult | 43.6 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #372 of 378 metros | #26 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 Salisbury
Retail Trade in Other Maryland Metros
Retail Trade Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of Salisbury's 78.6 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Retail Trade in States Bordering Maryland
State-level entry risk for retail trade in adjacent states. Use this to weigh cross-border options.
Browse Retail Trade in Other States
State-level entry risk reports for retail trade across all 51 markets, sorted by rank.
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Salisbury, MD MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.