OFS August Jobs Report: Energy Services Sector Faces Larger Labor Market Headwinds

Today, the Energy Workforce & Technology Council released its August 2025 jobs report, suggesting continued labor market softening across both the energy services sector and the broader U.S. economy.

Total jobs in the energy services sector fell to 628,062 in August, a decrease of 6,021 positions from July, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and Energy Workforce analysis.

Nationally, the U.S. economy added 73,000 jobs in July, with the unemployment rate ticking upward to 4.3 percent, which remains at historically low levels. Friday’s jobs report included a significant downward revision for June, noting the U.S. labor market lost 13,000 jobs. The adjustment also impacts the previously reported energy service sector job numbers.

“While the sector experienced a sharper decline this month, we are continuing to see companies adapt with long-term discipline and strategic focus,” said Energy Workforce President Molly Determan. “This slowdown reflects broader economic pressures, but the foundation of the energy services industry remains strong. Companies are operating with resilience, embracing efficiency and preparing their workforce for the demands of an industrial economy. Our members are focused on stability today and strength tomorrow.”

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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.