Construction in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
Metro Market Score 68.3 (Difficult), ranked #323 of 342 metros. 11,188 establishments, 119,456 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont's construction sector saw employment decline over the past year (growth trend: 15.8). That contraction, combined with a 68.3 market score, puts this metro in the bottom 10% for market conditions. Understand why the local market is shrinking before committing.
11,188 Construction Firms in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont vs California Statewide
How this metro's construction market compares to California overall. The state ranks #32/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | CA Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.3 Difficult | 47.8 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #323 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 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont
Construction in Other California Metros
+ 14 more metros. View all in California →
Construction Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont's 68.3 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Construction in States Bordering California
State-level entry risk for construction in adjacent states. Use this to weigh cross-border options.
Browse Construction in Other States
State-level entry risk reports for construction across all 51 markets, sorted by rank.
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.