NAICS 23

Construction in Fresno, CA

Metro Market Score 37.4 (Moderate), ranked #80 of 342 metros. 2,214 establishments, 25,021 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 37.4
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.

📈Rapid Growth

Employment in Fresno's construction sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 94.7. Combined with a 37.4 market score, this metro sits in the top quartile for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
53.2
LQ: 0.99
Rank #182 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
64.0
$75,660 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 94.7
Employment growth index
Rank #19 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
32.5
YoY wage change index

2,214 Construction Firms in Fresno

2,214
Establishments
+18.1% YoY
25,021
Total Employment
+11.2% YoY
$75,660
Average Annual Wage
+3.9% YoY
0.99
Location Quotient
Below national avg

Fresno vs California Statewide

How this metro's construction market compares to California overall. The state ranks #32/51 for entry risk.

Measure Fresno CA Statewide
Overall Score 37.4 Moderate 47.8 Elevated
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #80 of 342 metros #32 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 Fresno

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 23.2 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 30.3 Administrative and Support Services 34.7 Retail Trade 35.8 Healthcare and Social Assistance 36.3 Other Services 37.5 Accommodation and Food Services 39.2 Finance and Insurance 42.2 Information 44.5

Construction in Other California Metros

Merced 30.0 #42/342 El Centro 31.0 #45/342 Salinas 31.6 #50/342 Visalia 38.9 #96/342 Santa Maria-Santa Barbara 39.1 #97/342 Hanford-Corcoran 39.7 #106/342 Stockton-Lodi 46.4 #161/342 Santa Cruz-Watsonville 47.5 #168/342 Modesto 48.2 #174/342 Redding 50.9 #205/342

+ 14 more metros. View all in California →

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 Fresno's construction sector, the wage competitiveness component (64.0) 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.