NAICS 23

Construction in Greensboro-High Point, NC

Metro Market Score 43.0 (Moderate), ranked #128 of 342 metros. 2,135 establishments, 19,178 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 43.0
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.

📈Rapid Growth

Employment in Greensboro-High Point's construction sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 85.1. Combined with a 43.0 market score, this metro sits in the upper half for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
57.3
LQ: 1.02
Rank #196 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
63.7
$75,624 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 85.1
Employment growth index
Rank #52 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
41.3
YoY wage change index

2,135 Construction Firms in Greensboro-High Point

2,135
Establishments
-0.6% YoY
19,178
Total Employment
+7.3% YoY
$75,624
Average Annual Wage
+7.5% YoY
1.02
Location Quotient
Above national avg

Greensboro-High Point vs North Carolina Statewide

How this metro's construction market compares to North Carolina overall. The state ranks #15/51 for entry risk.

Measure Greensboro-High Point NC Statewide
Overall Score 43.0 Moderate 38.2 Moderate
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #128 of 342 metros #15 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 Greensboro-High Point

Healthcare and Social Assistance 41.1 Administrative and Support Services 47.7 Information 49.0 Accommodation and Food Services 49.3 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 49.9 Other Services 50.8 Retail Trade 56.3 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 58.0 Finance and Insurance 72.1

Construction in Other North Carolina Metros

Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton 19.7 #10/342 Greenville 29.9 #40/342 Durham-Chapel Hill 31.9 #52/342 Winston-Salem 35.4 #67/342 Wilmington 35.6 #68/342 Goldsboro 36.6 #73/342 Jacksonville 37.8 #83/342 Pinehurst-Southern Pines 39.4 #102/342 Rocky Mount 43.5 #134/342 Fayetteville 49.2 #183/342

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About Metro Market Score: A weighted composite of industry concentration (25%), wage competitiveness (25%), wage pressure (20%), and employment growth trend (30%). Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. For Greensboro-High Point's construction sector, the wage competitiveness component (63.7) has the strongest pull on the composite. Metro scores use QCEW data only (no BDS survival data at metro level). Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.