Massachusetts: Industry Data
Massachusetts has 25,025 establishments and 189,221 employees across the 7 industries Builder Data covers. Here's each one, with pay, one-year job growth and Massachusetts's national rank.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Avg. pay | 1-yr jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial & Institutional Building Contractors | 1,094 | 17,473 | $140,782 | -0.5% | #20 |
| Residential Home Builders | 5,239 | 18,077 | $84,240 | -1.0% | #18 |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 15,461 | 116,422 | $98,125 | -2.9% | #15 |
| Heavy & Civil Engineering Construction | Not disclosed by BLS | ||||
| Engineering Services Firms | 2,141 | 28,930 | $152,894 | -1.6% | #14 |
| Architectural Services Firms | 926 | 7,417 | $120,712 | -3.3% | #6 |
| Surveying & Mapping Services | 164 | 902 | $89,247 | +3.3% | #20 |
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
Massachusetts: FAQ
How big is the construction & design industry in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts had 25,025 establishments and 189,221 employees across the 7 industries Builder Data covers in 2025 (BLS QCEW annual averages, private ownership).
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