NAICS 23

Construction in Greenville, NC

Metro Market Score 29.9 (Favorable), ranked #40 of 342 metros. 434 establishments, 4,259 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 29.9
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Favorable

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.

📈Rapid Growth✓Favorable Market

Employment in Greenville's construction sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 91.5. Combined with a 29.9 market score, this metro sits in the top quartile for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
55.3
LQ: 1.00
Rank #189 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
25.1
$66,364 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 91.5
Employment growth index
Rank #30 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
36.2
YoY wage change index

434 Construction Firms in Greenville

434
Establishments
-4.2% YoY
4,259
Total Employment
+9.1% YoY
$66,364
Average Annual Wage
+5.4% YoY
1.00
Location Quotient
Above national avg

Greenville vs North Carolina Statewide

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

Measure Greenville NC Statewide
Overall Score 29.9 Favorable 38.2 Moderate
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #40 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 Greenville

Other Services 23.3 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 32.3 Healthcare and Social Assistance 33.8 Finance and Insurance 39.1 Information 46.9 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 47.9 Accommodation and Food Services 54.0 Retail Trade 62.9 Administrative and Support Services 77.1

Construction in Other North Carolina Metros

Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton 19.7 #10/342 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 Greensboro-High Point 43.0 #128/342 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 Greenville's construction sector, the industry concentration component (55.3) 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.