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February 5, 2026

Most cities see dip in construction jobs

By JOURNAL STAFF

WASHINGTON — Most metro areas across the country saw a dip in construction jobs last year, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of recent government employment data.

In Washington state, construction jobs declined by 11,300 (-5%) from December 2024 to December 2025. The Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area saw a loss of 4,800 jobs (-4%).


 
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