Construction Employment Increases By 17,000 In May As Both Nonresidential And Residential Firms Add Jobs; Hourly Pay Rises By 5.0 Percent For The Year

Construction added 17,000 jobs in May with growth across both residential and nonresidential sectors. Hourly wages climbed 5.0 percent year-over-year, reflecting tighter labor market conditions in the industry.

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