Every pAIsa estimate is built on real data — not contractor opinions or guesswork. Here's what the federal numbers say about the DFW construction market this month.
DFW Specialty Trade Landscape
According to Census Bureau County Business Patterns data (2022):
- 7,650 specialty trade contractor firms across DFW
- 112,959 workers employed in the sector
- $7.6B in total annual payroll
- Year-over-year employment change: 2.8%
By County
- Collin: 1,126 firms, 12,637 workers
- Dallas: 3,038 firms, 55,560 workers
- Denton: 953 firms, 9,770 workers
- Tarrant: 2,533 firms, 34,992 workers
Employment & Wages
- Specialty Trade Employment: 154,200 jobs (January 2026), YoY: 6.1%
- Average Weekly Earnings: $1498.09 (February 2026), YoY: 6.6%
- All Construction Employment: 8,108,000 (March 2026), YoY: 0.7%
Material Price Indices
The Producer Price Index (PPI) tracks wholesale material cost trends nationally:
- Ready-Mix Concrete: PPI 351.6 (2026-02-01), YoY: -1.0%
- Portland Cement: PPI 354.7 (2026-02-01), YoY: -1.0%
- Concrete Ingredients & Related: PPI 547.8 (2026-02-01), YoY: 4.9%
What This Means for DFW Homeowners
When material costs shift or labor markets tighten, pAIsa adjusts pricing to reflect current conditions. If you're planning an outdoor kitchen, concrete patio, or retaining wall, getting an estimate now gives you a transparent baseline backed by federal data.
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