A new jobs report released last week by Houston-based Energy Workforce and Technology Council noted the “continued resilience in the energy services sector amid signs of a broader national labor market slowdown.” The report cites data from the Bureau of Land Management and analysis by the council.
Total jobs in the energy services sector reached 638,876 in May, including 311,324 in Texas. The U.S. count is 1,391 fewer positions than in April. The nation’s economy added 139,000 jobs in May while the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.2 percent. Weekly unemployment claims rose to their highest level since October 2024, and continuing claims hovered near a four-year high.
Molly Determan, council president, said June 9, “While national indicators point to a cooling labor market, the energy services sector continues to demonstrate underlying strength. We are in a transitional phase, adapting to global economic uncertainty and shifting policy landscapes. Even with monthly declines, our industry remains focused on stability, efficiency and long-term growth, powered by a workforce essential to American energy leadership.”
In May employment in oilfield services also included 53,346 jobs in Louisiana, 48,618 in Oklahoma, 25,938 in Colorado and 23,894 in New Mexico.
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