Louisiana Hits Record 2.01 Million Jobs in May
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BATON ROUGE, La. Leaders for a Better Louisiana reported on Tuesday that Louisiana reached a record 2.01 million nonfarm jobs in May, keeping employment above two million for the fourth consecutive month. The quarterly update noted a year-over-year increase of 16,700 jobs and identified construction as the largest source of gains across several metropolitan areas.
BATON ROUGE, La. Leaders for a Better Louisiana reported on Tuesday that Louisiana reached a record 2.01 million nonfarm jobs in May, keeping employment above two million for the fourth consecutive month. The quarterly update noted a year-over-year increase of 16,700 jobs and identified construction as the largest source of gains across several metropolitan areas.
The report said construction contributed 9,300 new jobs, driven by industrial projects including a Meta data center in Richland Parish and liquefied natural gas developments in Southwest Louisiana, with growth concentrated in Baton Rouge, Monroe and Lake Charles. The update also recorded declines in Houma and Shreveport, and officials presented these figures in the quarterly release this week.
More context
Timeline
- 1. Over the past year Louisiana added 16,700 nonfarm jobs, according to the report.
- 2. Industrial construction projects, including a Meta data center and LNG developments, progressed during the reporting period.
- 3. The construction sector expanded by 9,300 jobs, the largest industry increase.
- 4. In May the state reached a record 2.01 million nonfarm jobs, remaining above two million for four months.
- 5. Leaders for a Better Louisiana released the Quarterly Economic Update on Tuesday documenting these figures.
Why it matters
This job growth in Louisiana could mean more opportunities for you or your loved ones. If you're in the construction sector, keep an eye on industrial projects like the Meta data center and LNG developments. They're driving the job surge.
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