Oregon sees job gains in construction, hospitality

Oregon added more jobs in construction than any other sector in June 2022 (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter)

Oregon continued to see an upward trend in employment growth, adding 8,700 jobs in the month of June.

The state has averaged gains of 6,200 jobs in the prior seven months, according to data released Tuesday by the Oregon Employment Department. 

The positions ranged in industries from construction to hospitality and health care. 

Construction saw the most jobs added…