| Year | Construction Jobs (in Thousands) |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 405.1 |
| 1991 | 353.1 |
| 1992 | 323.2 |
| 1993 | 340.3 |
| 1994 | 345.6 |
| 1995 | 366 |
| 1996 | 385.6 |
| 1997 | 396.4 |
| 1998 | 408.9 |
| 1999 | 424.9 |
| 2000 | 446.1 |
| 2001 | 465.2 |
| 2002 | 472.6 |
| 2003 | 484.5 |
| 2004 | 518.5 |
| 2005 | 576.8 |
| 2006 | 643.4 |
| 2007 | 632.2 |
| 2008 | 562.4 |
| 2009 | 463.1 |

SOURCE: St. Louis Federal Reserve