Energy Services Employment Adds 1,408 Jobs in April, Extending Gains to 627,941

2 articles · Updated · Offshore Engineer · May 11

April energy services employment rose by 1,408 jobs to 627,941, marking the sector’s second straight monthly increase after a slow start to 2026.
Improving market conditions drove the gains, but hiring stayed cautious as companies weighed global market volatility, trade dynamics and geopolitical uncertainty.
Energy Workforce said the measured growth points to continued stabilization across the energy services workforce rather than a broad hiring surge.
U.S. labor markets also expanded in April, offering a firmer backdrop as the industry argues domestic production and service capacity remain critical to reliable energy supply.

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