HOUSTON, TX, September 2, 2022 — Employment within the U.S. oilfield companies and gear sector rose by an estimated 6,865 jobs to 648,914 in August, in keeping with preliminary knowledge from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and evaluation by the Vitality Workforce & Expertise Council.
Features in August make OFS employment the best because the COVID-19 pandemic started, however nonetheless off the pre-pandemic mark in February 2020 of 706,528. General, U.S. employers added 315,000 jobs, down from July numbers however nonetheless representing a powerful tempo of progress.
“The August jobs will increase are very encouraging as our sector continues to rebuild the vitality workforce from pandemic losses,” stated Vitality Workforce & Expertise Council CEO Leslie Beyer. “Our trade is assembly the problem of rising world demand by producing at virtually pre-pandemic ranges, lowering emissions trade vast, all whereas persevering with to make positive factors within the workforce. Daily, our vitality workforce is powering the world whereas growing new, modern applied sciences to make sure dependable, reasonably priced vitality is accessible throughout the globe. By the powerhouse of American vitality, we’re lifting folks from vitality poverty, and offering financial and vitality safety for our nation and others all through the world.”
August State-by-State Breakdown
STATE
2022
TX
316,216
LA
54,184
OK
49,382
CO
26,346
NM
24,269
CA
23,750
PA
23,491
ND
20,181
WY
15,055
OH
10,772
AK
10,058
WV
9,928