5 Best States for Construction Jobs in the US

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%.