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Construction in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI

Metro Market Score 24.1 (Favorable), ranked #16 of 342 metros. 460 establishments, 3,740 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 24.1
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Favorable

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.

📈Rapid Growth✓Favorable Market

Employment in La Crosse-Onalaska's construction sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 98.0. Combined with a 24.1 market score, this metro sits in the top 10% for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
31.0
LQ: 0.86
Rank #106 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
43.0
$70,960 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 98.0
Employment growth index
Rank #8 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
25.0
YoY wage change index

460 Construction Firms in La Crosse-Onalaska

460
Establishments
+27.8% YoY
3,740
Total Employment
+19.1% YoY
$70,960
Average Annual Wage
+0.8% YoY
0.86
Location Quotient
Below national avg

La Crosse-Onalaska vs Wisconsin Statewide

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

Measure La Crosse-Onalaska WI Statewide
Overall Score 24.1 Favorable 25.1 Low
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #16 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 La Crosse-Onalaska

Accommodation and Food Services 24.4 Retail Trade 34.8 Other Services 35.7 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 39.6 Information 43.1

Construction in Other Wisconsin Metros

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 Fond du Lac 61.7 #296/342

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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 La Crosse-Onalaska's construction sector, the wage competitiveness component (43.0) 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.