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Texas Tops U.S. in Construction Job Growth, Adding 30,100 Jobs

4/9/2026

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Texas led the United States in construction job growth, adding 30,100 jobs from January 2025 to January 2026, a 3.4% rise.
The gain outpaced Missouri, Illinois, and North Carolina.
California lost 15,400 jobs, while Florida declined by 8,800.
Jeffrey D. Shoaf, CEO of the Associated General Contractors of America, urged the federal government to bolster workforce development to meet project demands in skilled trades.

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Texas led the United States in construction job growth, adding 30,100 jobs from January 2025 to January 2026, a 3.4% rise.
The gain outpaced Missouri, Illinois, and North Carolina.
California lost 15,400 jobs, while Florida declined by 8,800.
Jeffrey D. Shoaf, CEO of the Associated General Contractors of America, urged the federal government to bolster workforce development to meet project demands in skilled trades.