NAICS 23
Construction in St. Joseph, MO
Metro Market Score 56.0 (Challenging), ranked #254 of 342 metros. 274 establishments, 2,702 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 56.0
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Challenging
Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.
High-Cost Market
St. Joseph scores 56.0 on the Metro Market Score for construction, placing it in the lower half. High wage costs, strong existing competition, or slowing growth contribute to tougher entry conditions compared to most metros.
Industry Concentration
47.7
LQ: 0.95
Rank #163 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
87.7
$85,615 avg wage
Growth Trend
↓ 44.7
Employment growth index
Rank #190 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
27.9
YoY wage change index
274 Construction Firms in St. Joseph
274
Establishments
-5.2% YoY
2,702
Total Employment
+1.1% YoY
$85,615
Average Annual Wage
+2.0% YoY
0.95
Location Quotient
Below national avg
St. Joseph vs Missouri Statewide
How this metro's construction market compares to Missouri overall. The state ranks #43/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | St. Joseph | MO Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.0 Challenging | 54.6 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #254 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 St. Joseph
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 St. Joseph, MO-KS MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.