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Construction in Georgia: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 42.1 (Elevated), ranked #25 of 51 states. 27,911 establishments, 228,291 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 42.1
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.

The construction sector in Georgia 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
47.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #28 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
37.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #16 of 51 states
Establishment Density
11.6
vs. national average
Rank #15 of 51 states
Market Volatility
29.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
41.3
Labor cost pressure

27,911 Establishments in Georgia

27,911
Establishments
+12.4% YoY
228,291
Total Employment
+4.1% YoY
$80,355
Average Annual Wage
+4.3% YoY

Georgia vs National Construction Average

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

Metric GA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 42.1 44.2 -2.1
5-Year Retention 47.1% 51.0% -3.9
Growth Momentum 37.6 30.9 +6.7
Market Volatility 29.8 20.9 +8.9
Establishment Density 11.6 24.6 -13.0
Wage Pressure 41.3 57.1 -15.9

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

Georgia Ranks #25 of 51 for Construction

Georgia ranks #25 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
#25 Georgia You 42.1 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 Georgia stack up against other states for construction?

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Construction in Neighboring States

How Georgia's construction market compares to bordering states.

Alabama 30.3 #4/51 Tennessee 34.8 #10/51 North Carolina 38.2 #15/51 South Carolina 47.0 #30/51 Florida 54.5 #42/51

Other Industries in Georgia

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 →