NAICS 23
Construction in Midland, MI
Metro Market Score 55.1 (Challenging), ranked #246 of 342 metros. 202 establishments, 2,209 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 55.1
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Challenging
Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.
Market conditions for construction in Midland are tougher than average. The 55.1 market score reflects a combination of moderate wages, slowing employment, and an already crowded field. Rank: #246 of 342 metros.
Industry Concentration
66.4
LQ: 1.10
Rank #227 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
36.0
$69,463 avg wage
Growth Trend
↓ 26.6
Employment growth index
Rank #252 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
37.4
YoY wage change index
202 Construction Firms in Midland
202
Establishments
-3.3% YoY
2,209
Total Employment
-0.6% YoY
$69,463
Average Annual Wage
+5.9% YoY
1.10
Location Quotient
Above national avg
Midland vs Michigan Statewide
How this metro's construction market compares to Michigan overall. The state ranks #2/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Midland | MI Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.1 Challenging | 28.0 Low |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #246 of 342 metros | #2 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 Midland
Construction in Other Michigan Metros
Bay City 23.9 #14/342 Jackson 36.9 #78/342 Lansing-East Lansing 39.8 #108/342 Battle Creek 41.8 #120/342 Muskegon-Norton Shores 42.0 #121/342 Ann Arbor 42.6 #125/342 Monroe 45.3 #148/342 Flint 47.1 #164/342 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn 50.0 #194/342 Niles 50.1 #196/342
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Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Midland, MI MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.