NAICS 23
Construction in Dothan, AL
Metro Market Score 27.3 (Favorable), ranked #26 of 342 metros. 356 establishments, 2,592 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 27.3
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Favorable
Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.
Favorable MarketEmerging Market
Dothan has a relatively low concentration of construction firms (index: 25.4) paired with positive employment growth. This suggests an underpenetrated market where demand may outpace current supply.
Industry Concentration
25.4
LQ: 0.82
Rank #87 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
13.7
$61,623 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 62.9
Employment growth index
Rank #128 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
32.0
YoY wage change index
356 Construction Firms in Dothan
356
Establishments
+2.6% YoY
2,592
Total Employment
+3.6% YoY
$61,623
Average Annual Wage
+3.7% YoY
0.82
Location Quotient
Below national avg
Dothan vs Alabama Statewide
How this metro's construction market compares to Alabama overall. The state ranks #4/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Dothan | AL Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 27.3 Favorable | 30.3 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #26 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 Dothan
Construction in Other Alabama Metros
Gadsden 14.3 #3/342 Anniston-Oxford 24.0 #15/342 Tuscaloosa 26.6 #24/342 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 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 Dothan, AL MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.