In 2023, the number of employees in the US mining and quarrying sector stood at an unspecified baseline. The forecast predicts a gradual decline over the next five years: starting from 574 thousand in 2024, decreasing to 561 thousand by 2028. The year-on-year percentage change shows a consistent decrease: approximately -0.87% from 2024 to 2025, -0.53% from 2025 to 2026, -0.53% from 2026 to 2027, and -0.35% from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over these five years is negative.

Future trends to watch for:

Technological advancements that may further reduce human labor needs.
Regulatory and environmental impacts affecting industry employment.
Market demand fluctuations for mined and quarried commodities.
Potential shifts towards sustainable and renewable practices, which might alter workforce needs.