NAICS 23
Construction in Morgantown, WV
Metro Market Score 34.9 (Favorable), ranked #64 of 342 metros. 439 establishments, 3,287 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 34.9
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Favorable
Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.
Rapid Growth
Morgantown ranks in the top quartile for construction market conditions, driven by above-average employment growth. With a market score of 34.9, conditions are relatively favorable compared to most metros.
Industry Concentration
46.2
LQ: 0.94
Rank #158 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
32.2
$68,293 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 86.5
Employment growth index
Rank #47 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
56.3
YoY wage change index
439 Construction Firms in Morgantown
439
Establishments
+4.5% YoY
3,287
Total Employment
+7.8% YoY
$68,293
Average Annual Wage
+13.7% YoY
0.94
Location Quotient
Below national avg
Morgantown vs West Virginia Statewide
How this metro's construction market compares to West Virginia overall. The state ranks #35/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Morgantown | WV Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 34.9 Favorable | 49.5 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #64 of 342 metros | #35 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 Morgantown
Construction in Other West Virginia 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 Morgantown, WV MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.