NAICS 23
Construction in Kansas City, MO
Metro Market Score 57.9 (Challenging), ranked #271 of 342 metros. 5,588 establishments, 59,285 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 57.9
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Challenging
Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.
High-Cost Market
Kansas City scores 57.9 on the Metro Market Score for construction, placing it in the bottom quartile. High wage costs, strong existing competition, or slowing growth contribute to tougher entry conditions compared to most metros.
Industry Concentration
59.4
LQ: 1.04
Rank #203 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
87.1
$85,061 avg wage
Growth Trend
55.0
Employment growth index
Rank #155 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
38.6
YoY wage change index
5,588 Construction Firms in Kansas City
5,588
Establishments
+0.3% YoY
59,285
Total Employment
+2.7% YoY
$85,061
Average Annual Wage
+6.4% YoY
1.04
Location Quotient
Above national avg
Kansas City vs Missouri Statewide
How this metro's construction market compares to Missouri overall. The state ranks #43/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Kansas City | MO Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.9 Challenging | 54.6 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #271 of 342 metros | #43 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 Kansas City
Construction in Other Missouri Metros
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Kansas City, MO-KS MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.