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Construction jobs rise in over half of US metro areas, but growth slows
24 March 2025
Construction employment increased in 189 of 360 US metro areas between January 2024 and January 2025, according to an Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) analysis of government data.
Los Angeles, California, US, skyline (Image: Adobe Stock)
The top gains were in Boise City, Idaho (+4,400 jobs) and Kokomo, Indiana, which saw the largest percentage rise (+38%).
However, employment fell in 104 metros and remained flat in 67.
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, California, lost the most jobs (-7,800), while Elizabethtown, Kentucky, recorded the steepest percentage drop (-39%).
AGC said the slowing pace of growth reflects uncertainty linked to tariffs, labour availability, and trade policy.
“As the administration works to reinvigorate domestic manufacturing, we hope the president pursues government policies that ensure we have the workforce and materials necessary to expand domestic manufacturing,” said Jeffrey D. Shoaf, the association’s chief executive officer.
“The president’s policies should include permitting reform, investments in workforce development and trade policies that ensure adequate delivery of key components for both construction and manufacturing.”
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