NAICS 23

Construction in Pocatello, ID

Metro Market Score 34.0 (Favorable), ranked #60 of 342 metros. 400 establishments, 2,488 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 34.0
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Favorable

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.

📈Rapid Growth

Employment in Pocatello's construction sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 87.1. Combined with a 34.0 market score, this metro sits in the top quartile for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
78.1
LQ: 1.26
Rank #267 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
5.3
$56,463 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 87.1
Employment growth index
Rank #45 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
46.6
YoY wage change index

400 Construction Firms in Pocatello

400
Establishments
+7.2% YoY
2,488
Total Employment
+8.0% YoY
$56,463
Average Annual Wage
+9.7% YoY
1.26
Location Quotient
Above national avg

Pocatello vs Idaho Statewide

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

Measure Pocatello ID Statewide
Overall Score 34.0 Favorable 58.4 High
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #60 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 Pocatello

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 22.6 Administrative and Support Services 24.2 Other Services 26.0 Information 33.5 Finance and Insurance 35.8 Healthcare and Social Assistance 37.1 Retail Trade 53.0 Accommodation and Food Services 59.7

Construction in Other Idaho Metros

Twin Falls 38.1 #86/342 Idaho Falls 39.2 #101/342 Lewiston 48.3 #175/342 Boise City 50.0 #192/342 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 Pocatello's construction sector, the industry concentration component (78.1) 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.