NAICS 23
Construction in Oklahoma City, OK
Metro Market Score 40.7 (Moderate), ranked #113 of 342 metros. 4,507 establishments, 34,793 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 40.7
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate
Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.
Despite a mature construction presence (concentration: 54.1), Oklahoma City is still adding jobs in this sector. Growth trend sits at 57.0, and the overall 40.7 market score lands in the upper half. Established markets with growth are worth a closer look.
Industry Concentration
54.1
LQ: 0.99
Rank #185 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
28.6
$67,641 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 57.0
Employment growth index
Rank #148 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
35.7
YoY wage change index
4,507 Construction Firms in Oklahoma City
4,507
Establishments
+1.2% YoY
34,793
Total Employment
+2.8% YoY
$67,641
Average Annual Wage
+5.2% YoY
0.99
Location Quotient
Below national avg
Oklahoma City vs Oklahoma Statewide
How this metro's construction market compares to Oklahoma overall. The state ranks #39/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Oklahoma City | OK Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 40.7 Moderate | 52.2 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #113 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 Oklahoma City
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 Oklahoma City, OK MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.