A new jobs report by the Energy Workforce & Technology Council suggests Oklahoma lost nearly 1,600 jobs in the energy services sector in the past few months.
The decline of the jobs also reflected an overall downward adjustment of more than 7,300 positions compared to December 2024 across the nation.
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.
Oklahoma fell from 49,546 in December 2024 to
47,950 in January, according to the Energy Workforce and Technology Council. The loss of energy jobs in Texas was far greater, falling from 317,266 in December to 307,042 last month.
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
