HOUSTON—Today, the Energy Workforce & Technology Council released its February 2025 jobs report, showcasing continued resilience and growth within the U.S. energy services sector.
Total jobs in the sector increased to 639,743 in February 2025, reflecting a gain of 4,170 positions from January, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and analysis conducted by the Energy Workforce & Technology Council.
While overall job growth in the U.S. economy was slightly below expectations, it remained steady and consistent with long-term trends, demonstrating a balanced labor market. The national unemployment rate edged up to 4.1% from 4% in January.
“The energy services sector continues to be a driving force for economic progress,” said Energy Workforce President Molly Determan. “As we work to unleash American industry and prioritize domestic production, the industry is showing growth. We are optimistic about the future of employment across the industry. This momentum reflects our workforce’s important role in securing American energy security and economic prosperity.”
State-by-State Breakdown
TX 311,747
LA 53,419
OK 48,684
CO 25,974
NM 23,926
CA 23,415
PA 23,159
ND 19,896
WY 14,842
OH 10,620
AK 9,916
WV 9,788
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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.
