5 Best States for Construction Jobs in the US

2. North Dakota

Location Quotient: 1.82

Average Salary: $60,340

North Dakota reported a GSP of $55.1 billion for 2023, reflecting an annual 5-year growth rate of 14%. However, the average annual employment growth over the past five years in the state showed a slight decline. In terms of the construction sector, it contributed $2.05 billion to the GSP in 2023, indicating a decrease of 0.7%.