The number of energy jobs in Oklahoma declined again, according to the latest report from the Energy Workforce & Technology Council.
The Council, in its June 2025 jobs report showed a modest dip in employment within the energy services sector amid what it described as “continued economic uncertainty.
The report showed Oklahoma’s energy workforce totaled 48,329 workers, which is a loss of more than 1,400 workers since November 2024. The Workforce Council showed the April energy employment in the state was 48,618, a decline of 289.
Total jobs in the energy sectors in a dozen states that make up the survey were 635,077 in June, a decrease of 3,153 positions from May, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and analysis by the Energy Workforce & Technology Council.
Nationally, the U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June, and the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, according to data released Thursday by the Labor Department. While overall job growth remained positive, signs of a slowing labor market continue to emerge as industries adjust to ongoing tariff pressures and global headwinds.“While we saw a modest decline this month, the energy services sector remains grounded in strength and resilience,” said Energy Workforce President Molly Determan.“We are operating in a transitional period that is being shaped by quickly changing economic forces and policy shifts. No matter what, the energy workforce continues to drive energy production and support the broader economy.”State-By-State BreakdownTX 309,473LA 53,029OK 48,329CO 25,784NM 23,752CA 23,244PA 22,990ND 19,751WY 14,734OH 10,542AK 9,844WV 9,717