NAICS 23

Construction in Jacksonville, FL

Metro Market Score 49.2 (Challenging), ranked #182 of 342 metros. 6,033 establishments, 51,292 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 49.2
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Challenging

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.

Employment in Jacksonville's construction sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 71.3. Combined with a 49.2 market score, this metro sits in the lower half for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
79.5
LQ: 1.29
Rank #272 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
52.9
$73,145 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 71.3
Employment growth index
Rank #99 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
37.4
YoY wage change index

6,033 Construction Firms in Jacksonville

6,033
Establishments
+1.3% YoY
51,292
Total Employment
+4.4% YoY
$73,145
Average Annual Wage
+5.9% YoY
1.29
Location Quotient
Above national avg

Jacksonville vs Florida Statewide

How this metro's construction market compares to Florida overall. The state ranks #42/51 for entry risk.

Measure Jacksonville FL Statewide
Overall Score 49.2 Challenging 54.5 Elevated
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #182 of 342 metros #42 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 Jacksonville

Retail Trade 48.1 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 53.6 Other Services 60.0 Accommodation and Food Services 60.2 Information 61.7 Healthcare and Social Assistance 66.8 Finance and Insurance 68.6

Construction in Other Florida Metros

Gainesville 18.0 #7/342 Tallahassee 27.6 #27/342 Ocala 36.4 #72/342 Panama City-Panama City Beach 38.1 #88/342 Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach 42.3 #122/342 Port St. Lucie 42.5 #123/342 Lakeland-Winter Haven 43.2 #131/342 Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor 43.9 #137/342 Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin 44.9 #145/342 Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent 45.4 #150/342

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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 Jacksonville's construction sector, the industry concentration component (79.5) 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.