Construction Employment Rises By 9,000 In April As Nonresidential Hiring Offsets Residential Declines And Average Hourly Pay Rises To $38.73

Construction employment rose by 9,000 jobs in April, as gains in nonresidential construction offset declines in residential activity, according to an analysis of new government data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the latest employment figures align with federal job openings data showing contractors...