NAICS 23

Construction in Fond du Lac, WI

Metro Market Score 61.7 (Difficult), ranked #296 of 342 metros. 262 establishments, 3,042 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 61.7
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Difficult

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.

💰High-Cost Market

Fond du Lac scores 61.7 on the Metro Market Score for construction, placing it in the bottom quartile. High wage costs, strong existing competition, or slowing growth contribute to tougher entry conditions compared to most metros.

Industry Concentration
79.2
LQ: 1.29
Rank #271 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
86.8
$84,722 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 56.4
Employment growth index
Rank #150 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
35.4
YoY wage change index

262 Construction Firms in Fond du Lac

262
Establishments
+6.5% YoY
3,042
Total Employment
+2.8% YoY
$84,722
Average Annual Wage
+5.1% YoY
1.29
Location Quotient
Above national avg

Fond du Lac vs Wisconsin Statewide

How this metro's construction market compares to Wisconsin overall. The state ranks #1/51 for entry risk.

Measure Fond du Lac WI Statewide
Overall Score 61.7 Difficult 25.1 Low
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #296 of 342 metros #1 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 Fond du Lac

Accommodation and Food Services 26.7 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 31.2 Other Services 31.2 Administrative and Support Services 33.5 Finance and Insurance 34.0 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 43.9 Information 47.4 Healthcare and Social Assistance 62.6 Retail Trade 63.5

Construction in Other Wisconsin Metros

La Crosse-Onalaska 24.1 #16/342 Wausau 30.7 #43/342 Kenosha 35.3 #66/342 Sheboygan 35.8 #69/342 Racine-Mount Pleasant 38.1 #87/342 Eau Claire 41.4 #117/342 Janesville-Beloit 44.4 #141/342 Green Bay 47.3 #166/342 Milwaukee-Waukesha 49.1 #179/342 Madison 52.1 #216/342

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About Metro Market Score: A weighted composite of industry concentration (25%), wage competitiveness (25%), wage pressure (20%), and employment growth trend (30%). Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. For Fond du Lac's construction sector, the wage competitiveness component (86.8) has the strongest pull on the composite. Metro scores use QCEW data only (no BDS survival data at metro level). Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.