NAICS 23

Construction in Modesto, CA

Metro Market Score 48.2 (Challenging), ranked #174 of 342 metros. 1,134 establishments, 10,990 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 48.2
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Challenging

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.

Employment in Modesto's construction sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 65.2. Combined with a 48.2 market score, this metro sits in the lower half for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
60.8
LQ: 1.05
Rank #208 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
63.5
$75,607 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 65.2
Employment growth index
Rank #120 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
33.3
YoY wage change index

1,134 Construction Firms in Modesto

1,134
Establishments
+0.6% YoY
10,990
Total Employment
+3.8% YoY
$75,607
Average Annual Wage
+4.2% YoY
1.05
Location Quotient
Above national avg

Modesto vs California Statewide

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

Measure Modesto CA Statewide
Overall Score 48.2 Challenging 47.8 Elevated
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #174 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 Modesto

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 24.5 Information 33.7 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 35.8 Finance and Insurance 43.8 Other Services 45.5 Administrative and Support Services 52.6 Healthcare and Social Assistance 55.4 Retail Trade 64.0 Accommodation and Food Services 78.3

Construction in Other California Metros

Merced 30.0 #42/342 El Centro 31.0 #45/342 Salinas 31.6 #50/342 Fresno 37.4 #80/342 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 Redding 50.9 #205/342

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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 Modesto's construction sector, the wage competitiveness component (63.5) 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.