NAICS 23

Construction in Lawton, OK

Metro Market Score 11.9 (Favorable), ranked #2 of 342 metros. 236 establishments, 1,764 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 11.9
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Favorable

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.

📈Rapid Growth✓Favorable Market🌱Emerging Market

Employment in Lawton's construction sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 96.5. Combined with a 11.9 market score, this metro sits in the top 10% for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
20.2
LQ: 0.78
Rank #69 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
3.8
$55,652 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 96.5
Employment growth index
Rank #13 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
24.5
YoY wage change index

236 Construction Firms in Lawton

236
Establishments
+5.8% YoY
1,764
Total Employment
+13.7% YoY
$55,652
Average Annual Wage
+0.6% YoY
0.78
Location Quotient
Below national avg

Lawton vs Oklahoma Statewide

How this metro's construction market compares to Oklahoma overall. The state ranks #39/51 for entry risk.

Measure Lawton OK Statewide
Overall Score 11.9 Favorable 52.2 Elevated
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #2 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 Lawton

Healthcare and Social Assistance 29.4 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 38.3 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 41.8 Finance and Insurance 52.4 Retail Trade 56.0

Construction in Other Oklahoma Metros

Enid 34.1 #61/342 Tulsa 38.9 #95/342 Oklahoma City 40.7 #113/342

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 Lawton's construction sector, the industry concentration component (20.2) 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.