North Dakota: Industry Data
North Dakota has 3,420 establishments and 28,648 employees across the 7 industries Builder Data covers. Here's each one, with pay, one-year job growth and North Dakota'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 | Not disclosed by BLS | ||||
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 2,476 | 18,013 | $79,002 | +3.0% | #43 |
| Heavy & Civil Engineering Construction | 504 | 6,623 | $101,594 | +3.8% | #31 |
| Engineering Services Firms | 378 | 3,663 | $109,669 | +3.5% | #46 |
| Architectural Services Firms | 62 | 349 | $93,820 | -3.3% | #46 |
| 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
North Dakota: FAQ
How big is the construction & design industry in North Dakota?
North Dakota had 3,420 establishments and 28,648 employees across the 7 industries Builder Data covers in 2025 (BLS QCEW annual averages, private ownership).
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