Construction Hiring Surge in June 2025 Signals Strong Market Demand

June 2025 brought welcome news for construction hiring: 15,000 new jobs were added in the U.S. construction sector—outpacing overall payroll gains and reaffirming industry strength amid market uncertainty.

• According to Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America, construction employment rose by 15,000 in June, bringing total construction jobs to 8.324 million. That's over 121,000 jobs—or a 1.5 % increase—added year-over-year, surpassing the 1.1 % growth seen across all industries

• The same AGC report also highlighted wage growth, with average hourly earnings climbing to $37.20—up 4.6 % year-over-year—further fueling hiring
• The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) corroborated the broader trend of nonfarm job growth in June, with public sector, healthcare, and construction among the steady contributors

Why now maybe the time to hire:

• Labor scarcity: Construction unemployment is near record lows, with the sector’s jobless rate at approximately 3.4 %
• Competitive wages: Increasing pay indicates firms are investing to attract skilled workers, making hiring now crucial before wage rates climb further.
• Policy uncertainty: Despite headwinds—tariffs, tax changes, and labor policy shifts—firms that act now can secure top talent ahead of competitors.

Construction leaders that capitalize on this hiring uptick by actively recruiting and posting openings on industry-focused job boards may be in a stronger position in the future. Whether it's skilled craft labor, estimators, project managers, or foremen, attracting and onboarding early can ensure your team is fully staffed and ready for upcoming projects. Other niche Industry-focused job boards, like ConstructionTrabajos.com that focuses on outreach to candidates with bilingual and Spanish-speaking skills), can be a tool to reach top-tier, bilingual candidates who bring unique value to U.S. construction.