NAICS 23
Construction in Enid, OK
Metro Market Score 34.1 (Favorable), ranked #61 of 342 metros. 156 establishments, 1,038 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 34.1
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Favorable
Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.
Construction wages in Enid run well below the metro average (competitiveness index: 7.3), and year-over-year wage pressure is low at 23.1. For labor-intensive operations, this cost advantage could improve unit economics significantly.
Industry Concentration
28.6
LQ: 0.85
Rank #98 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
7.3
$58,397 avg wage
Growth Trend
↓ 31.6
Employment growth index
Rank #235 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
23.1
YoY wage change index
156 Construction Firms in Enid
156
Establishments
+100.0% YoY
1,038
Total Employment
+0.0% YoY
$58,397
Average Annual Wage
+0.0% YoY
0.85
Location Quotient
Below national avg
Enid vs Oklahoma Statewide
How this metro's construction market compares to Oklahoma overall. The state ranks #39/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Enid | OK Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 34.1 Favorable | 52.2 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #61 of 342 metros | #39 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 Enid
Construction in Other Oklahoma 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 Enid, OK MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.