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July Employment Report: OFS Jobs Rise Again, Marking Ninth Straight Months of Growth

July

Employment in the U.S. oilfield services, and equipment sector rose by an estimated 7,131 jobs to 643,092 in July, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and analysis by the Energy Workforce & Technology Council (Council) and after adjustments to June numbers.

June adjusted number of 635,960 is up from the preliminary of 633,198. Gains in July were made in all seven categories tracked, with the largest gains coming in support activities in mining (oil and gas share) and oil and gas extraction.
 
The data reported is the highest since September 2021 when total jobs rebounded to 643,057, but still off the pre-pandemic mark in February 2020 of 706,528. The growth in July comes as overall U.S. employers added 528,000 jobs, far outperforming expectations. The unemployment rate also improved slightly to 3.5%, matching a 50-year low reached in early 2020. Job increases were seen in all categories.

“The July job increases are very encouraging as our sector continues to rebuild the workforce from pandemic losses. Our industry is meeting the challenge of growing global demand by producing at almost pre-pandemic levels, reducing emissions industry wide, all while continuing to make gains in the workforce. Every day, our energy workforce is powering the world while developing new, innovative technologies to ensure reliable, affordable energy is accessible across the globe. Through the powerhouse of American energy, we are lifting people from energy poverty, and providing economic and energy security for our nation and others throughout the world.”

Leslie Beyer, CEO, Energy Workforce & Technology Council

July State-by-State Breakdown

TX313,379
LA53,698
OK48,939
CO26,110
NM24,052
CA23,537
PA23,280
ND20,000
WY14,920
OH10,675
AK9,968
WV9,839


Energy technology and services sector employment is estimated by analyzing data published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and covers the economic activities of energy technology and services companies, which include oil and gas extraction, construction and manufacturing. Total employment is estimated using the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, published by BLS, and jobs data reported by BLS monthly.

Note: BLS data is preliminary for the two most recent months and is subject to revision. Energy Workforce incorporates monthly totals according to BLS corrections, and updates the statistical model quarterly.

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