Job openings rates decreased in 8 states and increased in 7 states on the last business day of November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Hires rates increased in 4 states and decreased in 3 states. Total separations rates increased in 6 states and decreased in 2 states. Nationally, the job openings, hires, and total separations rates showed little or no change in November.
This release includes estimates of the number and rate of job openings, hires, total separations, quits, and layoffs and discharges for the total nonfarm sector and for all states and the District of Columbia.
Job Openings
In November, job openings rates decreased in 8 states, increased in 7 states, and were little changed in 35 states and the District of Columbia. The largest decreases in job openings rates occurred in Virginia (-1.3 percentage points) and Hawaii (-1.0 point), as well as in New Hampshire and New Jersey (-0.7 point each). The largest increases occurred in Wisconsin (+1.0 point) and in Iowa and North Dakota (+0.8 point each). Over the month, the national job openings rate was unchanged.
The number of job openings decreased in 9 states, increased in 7 states, and was little changed in 34 states and the District of Columbia in November. The largest decreases in the job openings level occurred in Texas (-76,000), Virginia (-64,000), and New York (-62,000). The largest increases in the job openings level occurred in Florida (+85,000), Illinois (+37,000), and Wisconsin (+35,000). Nationally, the number of job openings was little changed over the month.
Hires
In November, hires rates increased in 4 states, decreased in 3 states, and were little changed in 43 states and the District of Columbia. The largest increases in hires rates occurred in Maine (+1.3 percentage points), Iowa (+0.9 point), and North Dakota (+0.7 point). The decreases in hires rates occurred in Alabama (-0.9 point), Louisiana (-0.8 point), and Massachusetts (-0.5 point). The national hires rate was little changed over the month.
The number of hires increased in 3 states, decreased in 3 states, and was little changed in 44 states and the District of Columbia in November. The increases in the hires level occurred in Texas (+57,000), Iowa (+14,000), and Maine (+8,000). The decreases in the hires level occurred in Alabama (-20,000), Massachusetts (-18,000), and Louisiana (-15,000). Nationally, the number of hires was little changed over the month.
Total Separations
In November, total separations rates increased in 6 states, decreased in 2 states, and were little changed in 42 states and the District of Columbia. The largest increases in total separations rates occurred in Washington (+1.0 percentage point) and Iowa (+0.8 point), as well as in Colorado, Connecticut, and Oregon (+0.7 point each). The decreases occurred in Ohio (-0.5 point) and New York (-0.4 point). Over the month, the national total separations rate was unchanged.
In November, the number of total separations increased in 6 states, decreased in 2 states, and was little changed in 42 states and the District of Columbia. The largest increases in the total separations level occurred in California (+76,000), Washington (+37,000), and Colorado (+23,000). The decreases in the total separations level occurred in New York (-37,000) and Ohio (-24,000). Nationally, the number of total separations was little changed over the month.
Quits
In November, quits rates increased in 5 states, decreased in 1 state, and were little changed in 44 states and the District of Columbia. The largest increases in quits rates occurred in Washington (+0.7 percentage point), Iowa (+0.6 point), and California (+0.5 point). The decrease occurred in North Carolina (-0.3 point). Over the month, the national quits rate was little changed.
The number of quits increased in 5 states, decreased in 1 state, and was little changed in 44 states and the District of Columbia in November. The largest increases in the quits level occurred in California (+86,000), Washington (+26,000), and Indiana (+12,000). The decrease in the quits level occurred in North Carolina (-16,000). Nationally, the number of quits was little changed over the month.
Layoffs and Discharges
In November, layoffs and discharges rates decreased in 8 states, increased in 2 states, and were little changed in 40 states and the District of Columbia. The largest decreases in layoffs and discharges rates occurred in Ohio (-0.5 percentage point) and in Indiana, Missouri, and Tennessee (-0.4 point each). The increases in layoffs and discharges rates occurred in Alaska (+0.6 point) and New Mexico (+0.5 point). Over the month, the national layoffs and discharges rate was unchanged.
The number of layoffs and discharges decreased in 5 states, increased in 2 states, and was little changed in 43 states and the District of Columbia in November. The largest decreases in the layoffs and discharges levels occurred in New York (-26,000), Ohio (-24,000), and Tennessee (-14,000). The increases in the layoffs and discharges level occurred in New Mexico (+5,000) and Alaska (+2,000). Nationally, the number of layoffs and discharges was little changed over the month.
For more information, please see the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) interactive charts at www.bls.gov/charts/state-job-openings-and-labor-turnover/state-job-openings-rates.htm#.
The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey State estimates for December 2022 are scheduled to be released on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. (ET).
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