HOUSTON—Today, the Energy Workforce & Technology Council released its April 2025 jobs report, indicating a steady employment trend in the energy services sector despite broader market transitions and ongoing global trade uncertainty.
Total jobs in the sector reached 639,378 in April 2025, reflecting a minor month-over-month dip of 388 positions from March, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and Energy Workforce analysis.
Nationwide, the U.S. economy added 177,000 jobs in April, demonstrating resilience in the face of global economic headwinds. The national unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.2% for the second consecutive month.
“This month’s numbers reflect a sector holding firm during a period of adjustment,” said Energy Workforce President Molly Determan. “We are in a transitional phase, but our industry continues to show stability. The workforce remains strong, and we’re confident in the long-term outlook for domestic energy production and the critical role our sector plays in strengthening the U.S. economy.”
State-By-State Breakdown
TX 311,569
LA 53,388
OK 48,657
CO 25,959
NM 23,913
CA 23,401
PA 23,145
ND 19,885
WY 14,834
OH 10,614
AK 9,910
WV 9,782
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About Energy Workforce & Technology Council:
Energy Workforce & Technology Council is the national trade association for the global energy technology and services sector, representing more than 650,000 U.S. jobs in the technology-driven energy value chain. Energy Workforce works to advance member policy priorities and empower the energy workforce of the future.
Karina Erickson, Communications Director, writes about governmental policies for the Energy Workforce & Technology Council. Click here to subscribe to the Energy Workforce newsletter, which highlights sector-specific issues, best practices, activities and more.
