A new August 2025 jobs report from the Energy Workforce & Technology Council showed a loss of 448 energy jobs in Oklahoma while nationwide there was a decline of more than 6,000 positions.
The Council declared that the job losses show a “continued labor market softening” across not justthe energy services sector but also the broader U.S. economy.
Oklahoma experienced a job loss of 100 positions in July, slipping to 48,243 energy positions while the August reported showed the state’s total energy employment at 47,795, or a decline of 448.
The U.S. energy services sector dropped to 628,062 last month which was a decline of 6,021 positions, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Energy Workforce analysis.
Despite the drop in energy jobs, the U.S. economy added 73,000 jobs in July as the unemployment rate bulged up to 4.3 percent, still historically low.
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.”
State-by-State Breakdown
TX 306,054
LA 52,443
OK 47,795
CO 25,499
NM 23,490
CA 22,987
PA 22,736
ND 19,533
WY 14,571
OH 10,426
AK 9,735
WV 9,609