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Construction in Delaware: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 43.0 (Elevated), ranked #26 of 51 states. 3,758 establishments, 24,283 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 43.0
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.

The construction sector in Delaware is tracking close to the U.S. baseline, with no extreme signals in volatility, saturation, or wage pressure. Entry conditions are within the national median range.

5-Year Firm Retention
51.0%
Percentile within industry
Rank #26 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
21.4
Scale of 0-100
Rank #33 of 51 states
Establishment Density
33.4
vs. national average
Rank #39 of 51 states
Market Volatility
13.5
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
48.8
Labor cost pressure

3,758 Establishments in Delaware

3,758
Establishments
+2.8% YoY
24,283
Total Employment
+1.5% YoY
$77,558
Average Annual Wage
+4.9% YoY

Delaware vs National Construction Average

How Delaware's construction market compares to the national average across all 51 states.

Metric DE National Difference
Entry Risk Score 43.0 44.2 -1.2
5-Year Retention 51.0% 51.0% -0.0
Growth Momentum 21.4 30.9 -9.5
Market Volatility 13.5 20.9 -7.4
Establishment Density 33.4 24.6 +8.8
Wage Pressure 48.8 57.1 -8.4

Green = favorable vs national average. Red = less favorable. Metrics are relative within construction only.

Delaware Ranks #26 of 51 for Construction

Delaware ranks #26 out of 51 states for construction market entry conditions.

Construction Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 Wisconsin 25.1 low
#2 Michigan 28.0 low
#3 Pennsylvania 28.4 low
#4 Alabama 30.3 moderate
#5 Nebraska 32.5 moderate
#26 Delaware You 43.0 elevated
Entry Risk by State Alaska — 60.9 · #50 Alabama — 30.3 · #4 Arkansas — 34.3 · #8 Arizona — 38.6 · #16 California — 47.8 · #32 Colorado — 53.2 · #40 Connecticut — 43.2 · #27 District of Columbia — 56.9 · #45 Delaware — 43.0 · #26 Florida — 54.5 · #42 Georgia — 42.1 · #25 Hawaii — 61.1 · #51 Iowa — 34.3 · #7 Idaho — 58.4 · #48 Illinois — 49.1 · #34 Indiana — 35.0 · #11 Kansas — 51.5 · #38 Kentucky — 39.8 · #19 Louisiana — 53.6 · #41 Massachusetts — 41.5 · #23 Maryland — 35.0 · #12 Maine — 35.5 · #13 Michigan — 28.0 · #2 Minnesota — 37.3 · #14 Missouri — 54.6 · #43 Mississippi — 50.8 · #36 Montana — 45.0 · #28 North Carolina — 38.2 · #15 North Dakota — 58.3 · #47 Nebraska — 32.5 · #5 New Hampshire — 32.6 · #6 New Jersey — 48.3 · #33 New Mexico — 47.4 · #31 Nevada — 39.8 · #20 New York — 51.1 · #37 Ohio — 41.7 · #24 Oklahoma — 52.2 · #39 Oregon — 54.8 · #44 Pennsylvania — 28.4 · #3 Rhode Island — 38.8 · #17 South Carolina — 47.0 · #30 South Dakota — 34.7 · #9 Tennessee — 34.8 · #10 Texas — 46.3 · #29 Utah — 40.1 · #22 Virginia — 39.0 · #18 Vermont — 40.0 · #21 Washington — 58.1 · #46 Wisconsin — 25.1 · #1 West Virginia — 49.5 · #35 Wyoming — 59.3 · #49
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About Entry Risk Score: A weighted composite of firm retention, growth momentum, market volatility, establishment density, and wage pressure. Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: February 2026. Next refresh expected: Q2 2026 (BLS QCEW update).

Compare to Another State

How does Delaware stack up against other states for construction?

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Construction in Neighboring States

How Delaware's construction market compares to bordering states.

Pennsylvania 28.4 #3/51 Maryland 35.0 #12/51 New Jersey 48.3 #33/51

Other Industries in Delaware

Healthcare and Social Assistance → Retail Trade → Accommodation and Food Services → Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services → Finance and Insurance → Real Estate and Rental and Leasing → Administrative and Support Services → Information → Other Services →