NAICS 23
Construction in Birmingham, AL
Metro Market Score 52.6 (Challenging), ranked #221 of 342 metros. 2,861 establishments, 29,161 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 52.6
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Challenging
Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.
High-Cost Market
Birmingham pairs above-average construction concentration (63.2) with positive employment growth (trend: 67.3). The market is competitive but still expanding, leaving room for well-positioned new entrants.
Industry Concentration
63.2
LQ: 1.08
Rank #216 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
81.3
$81,155 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 67.3
Employment growth index
Rank #113 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
33.5
YoY wage change index
2,861 Construction Firms in Birmingham
2,861
Establishments
+3.0% YoY
29,161
Total Employment
+4.0% YoY
$81,155
Average Annual Wage
+4.3% YoY
1.08
Location Quotient
Above national avg
Birmingham vs Alabama Statewide
How this metro's construction market compares to Alabama overall. The state ranks #4/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Birmingham | AL Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.6 Challenging | 30.3 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #221 of 342 metros | #4 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 Birmingham
Construction in Other Alabama Metros
Gadsden 14.3 #3/342 Anniston-Oxford 24.0 #15/342 Tuscaloosa 26.6 #24/342 Dothan 27.3 #26/342 Montgomery 28.7 #32/342 Auburn-Opelika 31.5 #47/342 Huntsville 32.5 #56/342 Florence-Muscle Shoals 41.5 #118/342 Daphne-Fairhope-Foley 42.8 #127/342 Decatur 45.4 #149/342
+ 1 more metros. View all in Alabama →
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Birmingham, AL MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.