The number of construction, mining and logging jobs in the Memphis area fell 3 percent to 19,400 in March from 19,900 in March 2013, the Associated General Contractors of America reported. Memphis was not the only Tennessee market to lose jobs—Chattanooga was the only other metro to report a drop in employment – a 3 percent decline, giving it the same rank nationally as Memphis. As far as actual jobs, the 3 percent gap equates to about 500 jobs, bringing the Memphis number of construction, logging, and mining jobs to 19,400.

Memphis’ job loss rate was the 289th worst of 339 U.S. metros – an improvement in the rankings from January. The rest of the state saw an average construction employment increase of 4 percent. Thinking of moving to Memphis and working in the construction industry? Now might be a tricky time to move and search for a job, but if you have work lined up it might be worth the relocation.