NAICS 23

Construction in Wausau, WI

Metro Market Score 30.7 (Favorable), ranked #43 of 342 metros. 364 establishments, 2,970 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 30.7
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Favorable

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.

📈Rapid Growth🌱Emerging Market

Wausau ranks in the top quartile for construction market conditions, driven by above-average employment growth. With a market score of 30.7, conditions are relatively favorable compared to most metros.

Industry Concentration
23.7
LQ: 0.80
Rank #81 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
55.6
$73,509 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 86.3
Employment growth index
Rank #48 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
33.7
YoY wage change index

364 Construction Firms in Wausau

364
Establishments
+10.3% YoY
2,970
Total Employment
+7.7% YoY
$73,509
Average Annual Wage
+4.4% YoY
0.80
Location Quotient
Below national avg

Wausau vs Wisconsin Statewide

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

Measure Wausau WI Statewide
Overall Score 30.7 Favorable 25.1 Low
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #43 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 Wausau

Accommodation and Food Services 16.5 Information 19.9 Administrative and Support Services 29.2 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 32.9 Retail Trade 34.6 Other Services 38.6 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 40.1 Healthcare and Social Assistance 56.3 Finance and Insurance 60.6

Construction in Other Wisconsin Metros

La Crosse-Onalaska 24.1 #16/342 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 Wausau's construction sector, the wage competitiveness component (55.6) 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.