NAICS 23

Construction in Tucson, AZ

Metro Market Score 35.1 (Moderate), ranked #65 of 342 metros. 2,114 establishments, 20,751 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 35.1
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.

Tucson ranks in the top quartile for construction market conditions, driven by above-average employment growth. With a market score of 35.1, conditions are relatively favorable compared to most metros.

Industry Concentration
57.9
LQ: 1.02
Rank #198 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
17.8
$63,850 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 69.6
Employment growth index
Rank #105 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
35.2
YoY wage change index

2,114 Construction Firms in Tucson

2,114
Establishments
+4.2% YoY
20,751
Total Employment
+4.2% YoY
$63,850
Average Annual Wage
+5.0% YoY
1.02
Location Quotient
Above national avg

Tucson vs Arizona Statewide

How this metro's construction market compares to Arizona overall. The state ranks #16/51 for entry risk.

Measure Tucson AZ Statewide
Overall Score 35.1 Moderate 38.6 Moderate
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #65 of 342 metros #16 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 Tucson

Healthcare and Social Assistance 42.8 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 53.2 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 53.3 Finance and Insurance 59.4 Retail Trade 60.5 Other Services 62.7 Information 64.1 Accommodation and Food Services 64.6 Administrative and Support Services 72.9

Construction in Other Arizona Metros

Flagstaff 22.3 #12/342 Yuma 31.9 #51/342 Sierra Vista-Douglas 39.1 #100/342 Lake Havasu City-Kingman 41.2 #114/342 Prescott Valley-Prescott 50.1 #195/342 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler 55.5 #251/342

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 Tucson's construction sector, the industry concentration component (57.9) 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.