5 Best States for Construction Jobs in the US

In this article, we will take a look at the 5 best states for construction jobs in the US. If you want to read our discussion on the construction industry, you can go directly to the 20 Best States for Construction Jobs in the US.

5. Alaska

Location Quotient: 1.52

Average Salary: $73,080

Alaska made it to our list of the 5 best states for construction jobs in the US. In 2023, Alaska reported a Gross State Product (GSP) of $49.6 billion. The construction sector contributed $1.63 billion to the GSP in 2023.

4. New Mexico

Location Quotient: 1.59

Average Salary: $50,160

In 2023, New Mexico reported a GSP of $96.5 billion, reflecting an annual 5-year growth rate of 15.6%. The construction sector made a contribution of $2.5 billion to the GSP. Over the past five years, the state’s average annual employment growth remained modest at 0.6%.

3. Montana

Location Quotient: 1.62

Average Salary: $56,590

Montana reported a GSP of $50.7 billion in 2023, with an annual 5-year growth rate of 13.7%. The construction sector contributed $2.32 billion to the GSP in 2023, marking an increase of 1.5%. Additionally, Montana’s average annual employment growth over the past five years stood at 1.7%.

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%.

1. Wyoming

Location Quotient: 2.22

Average Salary: $57,300

Wyoming is in the first place on our list of the best states for construction jobs in the US, with a location quotient of 2.22. In 2023, Wyoming recorded a GSP of $36 billion. The construction sector contributed $1.5 billion to the GSP in 2023.