CONSTRUCTION JOBS INCREASE IN 27 STATES & D.C. BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2024 & SEPTEMBER 2025; 31 STATES & D.C. ADD CONSTRUCTION JOBS IN SEPTEMBER
Texas and New Mexico Have Highest 12-Month Gains, While New York and New Jersey Have the Worst Yearly Declines; Texas and Michigan Top Monthly Gainers; Florida and Mississippi Have the Worst Losses for the Month
Construction employment rose in 27 states and the District of Columbia over the past year, and 31 states and D.C. added jobs between August and September, according to an analysis of new federal data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that construction employment is expanding in more parts of the country compared to August, when only 19 states added jobs but cautioned that contractors in many areas continue to report difficulty finding enough qualified workers to meet demand.
“Seeing more states add construction jobs in September is an encouraging sign, but labor shortages remain a significant hurdle for many contractors,” said Macrina Wilkins, senior research analyst at the association. “Firms continue to report that finding enough qualified workers is one of their biggest challenges and a key factor behind project delays.”
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