Construction Employment Sees Yearly Gains in 27 States

The variety of building jobs elevated in 27 states in Might, in comparison with the earlier month, in accordance with employment knowledge launched by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

12 months-over-year, employment rose in 33 states and Washington, D.C.

“Building has been in a holding sample for a number of months, with positive aspects in a small majority of states,” Ken Simonson, chief economist on the Related Common Contractors of America stated in a press release. “Uncertainty over tariffs, immigration, federal funding, taxes and different coverage shifts is inflicting many forms of initiatives to be placed on maintain throughout the nation.”

Prior to now 12 months, Texas added 28,000 building jobs—probably the most of any state—whereas Ohio and Michigan added 17,000 and 10,400, respectively. 

California misplaced 13,800 building staff, probably the most within the U.S., whereas Washington was second with 11,200 reported job losses. New York state ranked third, dropping 6,800 building staff since Might 2024.

On a month-to-month foundation, since April 2025 Michigan has added the biggest variety of building staff, 4,300. Nonetheless, over the identical time interval, Virginia and California every misplaced an estimated 19,000 building jobs, the biggest drops amongst states.