NAICS 23

Construction in Boise City, ID

Metro Market Score 50.0 (Challenging), ranked #192 of 342 metros. 5,338 establishments, 34,012 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 50.0
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Challenging

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.

🏭Industry Hub

With a 1.68 location quotient, Boise City has an outsized construction presence relative to its population. That concentration (index: 95.9) creates a mature local market where supplier networks are established but differentiation matters more.

Industry Concentration
95.9
LQ: 1.68
Rank #328 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
38.0
$69,767 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 74.6
Employment growth index
Rank #88 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
44.4
YoY wage change index

5,338 Construction Firms in Boise City

5,338
Establishments
+8.1% YoY
34,012
Total Employment
+5.0% YoY
$69,767
Average Annual Wage
+8.8% YoY
1.68
Location Quotient
Above national avg

Boise City vs Idaho Statewide

How this metro's construction market compares to Idaho overall. The state ranks #48/51 for entry risk.

Measure Boise City ID Statewide
Overall Score 50.0 Challenging 58.4 High
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #192 of 342 metros #48 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 Boise City

Other Services 44.9 Information 47.8 Accommodation and Food Services 50.1 Retail Trade 51.5 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 60.6 Finance and Insurance 65.4

Construction in Other Idaho Metros

Pocatello 34.0 #60/342 Twin Falls 38.1 #86/342 Idaho Falls 39.2 #101/342 Lewiston 48.3 #175/342 Coeur d'Alene 52.6 #219/342

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 Boise City's construction sector, the industry concentration component (95.9) 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.