NAICS 23

Construction in Visalia, CA

Metro Market Score 38.9 (Moderate), ranked #96 of 342 metros. 760 establishments, 7,182 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 38.9
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.

Labor costs are a clear advantage in Visalia's construction sector. The wage competitiveness index of 19.0 puts it among the lowest-cost metros, and wage pressure at 24.8 suggests that gap is holding steady.

Industry Concentration
19.0
LQ: 0.77
Rank #65 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
19.0
$63,958 avg wage
Growth Trend
↓ 18.4
Employment growth index
Rank #280 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
24.8
YoY wage change index

760 Construction Firms in Visalia

760
Establishments
+2.2% YoY
7,182
Total Employment
-1.7% YoY
$63,958
Average Annual Wage
+0.7% YoY
0.77
Location Quotient
Below national avg

Visalia vs California Statewide

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

Measure Visalia CA Statewide
Overall Score 38.9 Moderate 47.8 Elevated
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #96 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 Visalia

Healthcare and Social Assistance 15.8 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 17.2 Other Services 34.5 Information 37.0 Retail Trade 38.4 Finance and Insurance 39.7 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 41.8 Accommodation and Food Services 56.9 Administrative and Support Services 58.1

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 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 Visalia's construction sector, the employment growth component (81.6) 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.