NAICS 23
Construction in Ogden, UT
Metro Market Score 65.9 (Difficult), ranked #316 of 342 metros. 2,468 establishments, 21,860 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 65.9
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Difficult
Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.
Industry Hub
With a 1.54 location quotient, Ogden has an outsized construction presence relative to its population. That concentration (index: 92.1) creates a mature local market where supplier networks are established but differentiation matters more.
Industry Concentration
92.1
LQ: 1.54
Rank #315 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
29.8
$67,840 avg wage
Growth Trend
↓ 5.8
Employment growth index
Rank #323 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
35.7
YoY wage change index
2,468 Construction Firms in Ogden
2,468
Establishments
-8.2% YoY
21,860
Total Employment
-6.1% YoY
$67,840
Average Annual Wage
+5.2% YoY
1.54
Location Quotient
Above national avg
Ogden vs Utah Statewide
How this metro's construction market compares to Utah overall. The state ranks #22/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Ogden | UT Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.9 Difficult | 40.1 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #316 of 342 metros | #22 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 Ogden
Construction in Other Utah 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 Ogden, UT MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.