NAICS 23
Construction in Wheeling, WV
Metro Market Score 38.0 (Moderate), ranked #85 of 342 metros. 288 establishments, 2,680 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 38.0
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate
Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.
Rapid Growth
Employment in Wheeling's construction sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 78.7. Combined with a 38.0 market score, this metro sits in the top quartile for overall conditions.
Industry Concentration
36.5
LQ: 0.88
Rank #125 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
56.7
$73,715 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 78.7
Employment growth index
Rank #74 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
41.3
YoY wage change index
288 Construction Firms in Wheeling
288
Establishments
+4.7% YoY
2,680
Total Employment
+5.6% YoY
$73,715
Average Annual Wage
+7.5% YoY
0.88
Location Quotient
Below national avg
Wheeling vs West Virginia Statewide
How this metro's construction market compares to West Virginia overall. The state ranks #35/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Wheeling | WV Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 38.0 Moderate | 49.5 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #85 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 Wheeling
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 Wheeling, WV-OH MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.