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Construction in Nebraska: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 32.5 (Moderate), ranked #5 of 51 states. 7,596 establishments, 62,181 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 32.5
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.

🛡️Stable Market💎Hidden Gem

Nebraska exhibits structural stability in construction, with volatility at 16.8 and firm retention ranking in the top 5. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
96.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #3 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
14.3
Scale of 0-100
Rank #41 of 51 states
Establishment Density
34.8
vs. national average
Rank #40 of 51 states
Market Volatility
16.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
53.8
Labor cost pressure

7,596 Establishments in Nebraska

7,596
Establishments
+0.4% YoY
62,181
Total Employment
+2.0% YoY
$70,252
Average Annual Wage
+5.3% YoY

Nebraska vs National Construction Average

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

Metric NE National Difference
Entry Risk Score 32.5 44.2 -11.7
5-Year Retention 96.1% 51.0% +45.1
Growth Momentum 14.3 30.9 -16.6
Market Volatility 16.8 20.9 -4.1
Establishment Density 34.8 24.6 +10.2
Wage Pressure 53.8 57.1 -3.4

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

Nebraska Ranks #5 of 51 for Construction

Nebraska ranks #5 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 You 32.5 moderate
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 Nebraska stack up against other states for construction?

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Construction in Neighboring States

How Nebraska's construction market compares to bordering states.

Iowa 34.3 #7/51 South Dakota 34.7 #9/51 Kansas 51.5 #38/51 Colorado 53.2 #40/51 Missouri 54.6 #43/51 Wyoming 59.3 #49/51

Other Industries in Nebraska

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 →