Energy Services Sector January Jobs Report Reflects Market Adjustments

Today, the Energy Workforce & Technology Council released its monthly jobs report, analyzing employment trends within the U.S. energy services sector for January 2025. Based on preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and analysis conducted by EWTC, total jobs in the sector were reported at 630,087, reflecting a downward adjustment of 7,303 positions compared to December.

As is typical at the beginning of a new year, significant corrections to BLS data provided a clearer picture of labor market trends, indicating that job growth in 2024 was weaker than previously estimated across the United States. The broader labor market remains strong, with the national unemployment rate dipping to 4%—a positive signal for continued economic stability.

“The energy services sector is the backbone of American prosperity, driving innovation, job creation, and energy security,” said Energy Workforce President Molly Determan. “With Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum leading efforts to prioritize domestic production and streamline industry regulations, we have a tremendous opportunity to unleash American energy like never before. We are encouraged and excited to see the momentum behind this administration’s pro-growth policies, which ensures that the energy services sector will continue to thrive, providing high-quality jobs and securing America’s energy future.”

State-By-State Breakdown
TX 307,042

LA 52,612

OK 47,950

CO 25,582

NM 23,565

CA 23,061

PA 22,809

ND 19,596

WY 14,618

OH 10,459

AK 9,766

WV 9,640

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.