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Construction jobs rose in 177 of 360 metro areas from August 2025 to August 2026, led by Houston and Baton Rouge
AGC's ranking of BLS metro data shows construction jobs up in 177 of 360 areas and down in 126 from August 2025 to August 2026.
8,359 August 2026 · +0.3% on the month · +1.5% on the year
National construction employment reached its highest count in 25 months
All employees, construction, thousands, seasonally adjusted
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| Date | Trend | Category | Title | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data | Construction jobs rose in 177 of 360 metro areas from August 2025 to August 2026, led by Houston and Baton Rouge | AGC's ranking of BLS metro data shows construction jobs up in 177 of 360 areas and down in 126 from August 2025 to August 2026. |