NAICS 23
Construction in Decatur, AL
Metro Market Score 45.4 (Moderate), ranked #149 of 342 metros. 386 establishments, 4,259 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 45.4
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate
Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.
Rapid Growth
Decatur ranks in the upper half for construction market conditions, driven by above-average employment growth. With a market score of 45.4, conditions are relatively favorable compared to most metros.
Industry Concentration
85.7
LQ: 1.38
Rank #293 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
53.8
$73,285 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 91.2
Employment growth index
Rank #31 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
39.3
YoY wage change index
386 Construction Firms in Decatur
386
Establishments
+7.2% YoY
4,259
Total Employment
+9.0% YoY
$73,285
Average Annual Wage
+6.7% YoY
1.38
Location Quotient
Above national avg
Decatur vs Alabama Statewide
How this metro's construction market compares to Alabama overall. The state ranks #4/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Decatur | AL Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.4 Moderate | 30.3 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #149 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 Decatur
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 Mobile 45.8 #153/342
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Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Decatur, AL MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.