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Construction in Kansas: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 51.5 (Elevated), ranked #38 of 51 states. 7,680 establishments, 71,160 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 51.5
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.

Labor cost dynamics in Kansas construction are elevated, with wage pressure at 78.8. This contributes to the state's overall entry risk ranking of #38 out of 51.

5-Year Firm Retention
39.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #32 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
11.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #44 of 51 states
Establishment Density
11.8
vs. national average
Rank #18 of 51 states
Market Volatility
12.5
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
78.8
Labor cost pressure

7,680 Establishments in Kansas

7,680
Establishments
+1.7% YoY
71,160
Total Employment
+4.5% YoY
$73,233
Average Annual Wage
+7.3% YoY

Kansas vs National Construction Average

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

Metric KS National Difference
Entry Risk Score 51.5 44.2 +7.3
5-Year Retention 39.2% 51.0% -11.8
Growth Momentum 11.6 30.9 -19.3
Market Volatility 12.5 20.9 -8.4
Establishment Density 11.8 24.6 -12.8
Wage Pressure 78.8 57.1 +21.6

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

Kansas Ranks #38 of 51 for Construction

Kansas ranks #38 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
#38 Kansas You 51.5 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 Kansas stack up against other states for construction?

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Construction in Neighboring States

How Kansas's construction market compares to bordering states.

Nebraska 32.5 #5/51 Oklahoma 52.2 #39/51 Colorado 53.2 #40/51 Missouri 54.6 #43/51

Other Industries in Kansas

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 →