NAICS 23
Construction in Tulsa, OK
Metro Market Score 38.9 (Moderate), ranked #95 of 342 metros. 3,038 establishments, 27,449 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 38.9
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate
Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.
Rapid Growth
Employment in Tulsa's construction sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 79.0. Combined with a 38.9 market score, this metro sits in the upper half for overall conditions.
Industry Concentration
71.0
LQ: 1.15
Rank #243 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
31.3
$68,082 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 79.0
Employment growth index
Rank #73 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
35.0
YoY wage change index
3,038 Construction Firms in Tulsa
3,038
Establishments
+3.4% YoY
27,449
Total Employment
+5.7% YoY
$68,082
Average Annual Wage
+4.9% YoY
1.15
Location Quotient
Above national avg
Tulsa vs Oklahoma Statewide
How this metro's construction market compares to Oklahoma overall. The state ranks #39/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Tulsa | OK Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 38.9 Moderate | 52.2 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #95 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 Tulsa
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 Tulsa, OK MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.