Michigan: Industry Data
Michigan has 28,263 establishments and 260,563 employees across the 7 industries Builder Data covers. Here's each one, with pay, one-year job growth and Michigan's national rank.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Avg. pay | 1-yr jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial & Institutional Building Contractors | 1,991 | 23,614 | $100,926 | +1.8% | #13 |
| Residential Home Builders | 6,708 | 25,358 | $66,188 | -0.2% | #8 |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 14,471 | 129,084 | $83,690 | +3.2% | #13 |
| Heavy & Civil Engineering Construction | 1,572 | 23,351 | $106,327 | +5.4% | #14 |
| Engineering Services Firms | 2,729 | 53,912 | $126,565 | -3.7% | #5 |
| Architectural Services Firms | 601 | 4,113 | $110,781 | +2.2% | #16 |
| Surveying & Mapping Services | 191 | 1,131 | $83,729 | -13.4% | #13 |
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
Michigan: FAQ
How big is the construction & design industry in Michigan?
Michigan had 28,263 establishments and 260,563 employees across the 7 industries Builder Data covers in 2025 (BLS QCEW annual averages, private ownership).
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