Construction Employment Rises By 9,000 In April As Nonresidential Hiring Offsets Residential Declines And Average Hourly Pay Rises To $38.73

Construction employment grew by 9,000 jobs in April, driven by nonresidential building projects that offset weakness in residential construction. Average hourly wages climbed to $38.73, reflecting continued pressure to attract and retain workers in a competitive labor market.

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