HOUSTON—Today, the Energy Workforce & Technology Council released its monthly jobs report, offering insights into employment trends within the U.S. energy services sector for December 2024. Based on preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and analysis conducted by the Energy Workforce & Technology Council, total jobs in the sector were reported at 651,069, reflecting a slight adjustment of 1,871 positions compared to November, which highlights the dynamic nature of workforce transitions in the sector.
While there was a modest adjustment in energy services sector employment, the national unemployment rate edged down to 4.1%, one-tenth of a point below expectations. This lower-than-anticipated unemployment rate signals a stronger-than-expected labor market, which could influence Federal Reserve policy decisions in the coming months.
“As we enter 2025, our industry remains committed to fostering innovation, driving economic growth, and ensuring energy security for communities across the nation,” said Energy Workforce President Molly Determan. “With optimism growing under the new Trump Administration, there is renewed momentum to unleash American energy, creating opportunities for the oil and gas industry to thrive. These employment figures underscore the sector’s critical role in driving economic growth and energy security.”
State-by-State Breakdown
| TX | 317,266 |
| LA | 54,364 |
| OK | 49,546 |
| CO | 26,433 |
| NM | 24,350 |
| CA | 23,829 |
| PA | 23,569 |
| ND | 20,248 |
| WY | 15,105 |
| OH | 10,808 |
| AK | 10,092 |
| WV | 9,961 |
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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.
