The States Where Jobs Are Disappearing and Where They’re Moving to Instead

Louisiana had new jobs coming in, but losses were just a little higher. Work can grow through energy, shipping, ports, tourism, restaurants, health care, construction, and businesses tied to the Gulf Coast economy.

Still, Louisiana’s job market can be uneven. Oil and gas jobs can rise or fall with energy prices, while hurricanes, insurance costs, and slower local growth can hurt businesses. Tourism and service jobs can also shift with demand, which helps explain why job losses slightly edged out gains.