HOUSTON—Today, the Energy Workforce & Technology Council released its July 2025 jobs report, reflecting continued steadiness in the energy services sector amid broader signs of a cooling U.S. labor market.
Total jobs in the sector declined slightly to 633,938, a month-over-month decrease of 1,852 positions from June, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and Energy Workforce analysis.
At the national level, the U.S. economy added 73,000 jobs in July, well below expectations, and the unemployment rate held flat at 4.2%, according to data released by the Labor Department. The slowdown reflects ongoing uncertainty driven by trade policy shifts, inflation pressures, and global economic headwinds.
“While we continue to see a modest recalibration in energy services employment, the sector remains stable and focused on long-term growth,” said Energy Workforce President Molly Determan. “Our members are preparing for the next phase of growth and continuing to deliver the critical expertise that powers American energy security.”
State-By-State Breakdown
TX 308,918
LA 52,934
OK 48,243
CO 25,738
NM 23,709
CA 23,202
PA 22,949
ND 19,715
WY 14,707
OH 10,523
AK 9,826
WV 9,699
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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.
