Delaware: Industry Data
Delaware has 4,011 establishments and 23,157 employees across the 7 industries Builder Data covers. Here's each one, with pay, one-year job growth and Delaware's national rank.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Avg. pay | 1-yr jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial & Institutional Building Contractors | Not disclosed by BLS | ||||
| Residential Home Builders | 976 | 3,707 | $84,748 | +3.9% | #42 |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 2,376 | 16,074 | $75,244 | +1.4% | #46 |
| Heavy & Civil Engineering Construction | Not disclosed by BLS | ||||
| Engineering Services Firms | 595 | 3,179 | $112,150 | -2.0% | #48 |
| Architectural Services Firms | 64 | 197 | $103,402 | +2.1% | #51 |
| Surveying & Mapping Services | Not disclosed by BLS | ||||
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2025 annual averages, private ownership. Establishment counts are worksites, not companies. Pulled November 4, 2026. bls.gov/cew
Delaware: FAQ
How big is the construction & design industry in Delaware?
Delaware had 4,011 establishments and 23,157 employees across the 7 industries Builder Data covers in 2025 (BLS QCEW annual averages, private ownership).
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