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Construction in Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT
Metro Market Score 55.1 (Challenging), ranked #249 of 342 metros. 2,944 establishments, 30,627 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 55.1
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Challenging
Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.
Industry Hub
With a 1.95 location quotient, Provo-Orem-Lehi has an outsized construction presence relative to its population. That concentration (index: 97.4) creates a mature local market where supplier networks are established but differentiation matters more.
Industry Concentration
97.4
LQ: 1.95
Rank #333 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
31.6
$68,121 avg wage
Growth Trend
47.1
Employment growth index
Rank #182 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
35.0
YoY wage change index
2,944 Construction Firms in Provo-Orem-Lehi
2,944
Establishments
+2.7% YoY
30,627
Total Employment
+1.5% YoY
$68,121
Average Annual Wage
+4.9% YoY
1.95
Location Quotient
Above national avg
Provo-Orem-Lehi vs Utah Statewide
How this metro's construction market compares to Utah overall. The state ranks #22/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Provo-Orem-Lehi | UT Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.1 Challenging | 40.1 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #249 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 Provo-Orem-Lehi
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 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.