Louisiana added 16,700 jobs over the past year, ranking fourth in the South, with much of the growth coming from construction. This is a record high for the state, with payrolls topping two million employees for the first time.
“The state had a record number of economic announcements last year and all of those look like they’re flowing from announcement into actual hiring of construction workers,” said Adam Knapp with Leaders for a Better Louisiana. “It’s across the state.”
“Our growth and profits have increased dramatically over the past couple of years from residential, commercial and remodeling,” said Christian McMillin, who manages a remodel and restoration company.
