Construction in Bozeman, MT
Metro Market Score 69.9 (Difficult), ranked #329 of 342 metros. 1,560 establishments, 7,974 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.
Bozeman is a specialized hub for construction, with a location quotient of 2.07 and industry concentration in the bottom 10%. Higher-than-average firm density means more competition for talent and customers, but also a deeper local supply chain and client pool.
1,560 Construction Firms in Bozeman
Bozeman vs Montana Statewide
How this metro's construction market compares to Montana overall. The state ranks #28/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Bozeman | MT Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.9 Difficult | 45.0 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #329 of 342 metros | #28 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 Bozeman
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Construction Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of Bozeman's 69.9 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Construction in States Bordering Montana
State-level entry risk for construction in adjacent states. Use this to weigh cross-border options.
Browse Construction in Other States
State-level entry risk reports for construction across all 51 markets, sorted by rank.
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Bozeman, MT MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.