Oil and gas industry employment (count)
The total number of jobs supported directly and indirectly by the oil and gas industry.
Unit million Industry Oil and Gas
The chart
Over time
United States over time. Forecasts are dashed with hollow markers; the underlying values are one click away under the chart.
Oil and gas industry employment (count)
United States, as of 10 Aug 2026 to as of 12 Aug 2026
Estimates are listed as such in the table below
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| Period | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| as of 10 Aug 2026 | Actual | 11 million |
| as of 12 Aug 2026 | Estimate | 11 million |
Every record
All records
2 records · 1 region · 2026
| Period | Value | Source | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States 2 records | |||
| as of 12 Aug 2026 | 11 million | API · 12 Aug 2026 | estimate |
| as of 10 Aug 2026 | 11 million | API · 10 Aug 2026 | actual |
Primary documents
Sources
2 documents. Each links to the publisher's own copy.
| Document | Publisher | Published | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf of America Lease Sale 'Another Vote of Confidence in American Energy' | API | 12 Aug 2026 | 1 |
| API Applauds Trump Administration Extension of Jones Act Waivers | API | 10 Aug 2026 | 1 |
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