Georgia lost 3,500 construction jobs between May 2024 and May 2025, placing it among the top 10 states experiencing the steepest declines in the sector.
What It Means For You: If you work in construction or related industries in Georgia, you may face a tighter job market and potentially lower wages as employers adjust to reduced demand.
What’s Happening: The Peach State saw a 1.53% drop in construction employment over the past year, according to a new study by Techr, an online HR platform.
Between the Lines: This decline comes amid what appears to be a broader contraction in construction activity across several states, which could signal economic challenges in the development and infrastructure sectors.
The Big Picture: Construction employment serves as an important economic indicator, as it reflects investment confidence, development activity, and infrastructure spending. Declining numbers often precede broader economic slowdowns that can affect housing availability and costs.
The Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Techr.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
