STATE JOB OPENINGS AND LABOR TURNOVER – JANUARY 2023
Job openings rates decreased in 13 states and the District of Columbia and increased in 3 states on the last business day of January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Hires rates increased in 7 states and decreased in 4 states. Total separations rates increased in 4 states and decreased in 4 states. Nationally, the job openings rate decreased in January, while the hires and total separations rates showed little or no change.
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 January, job openings rates decreased in 13 states and the District of Columbia, increased in 3 states, and were little changed in 34 states. The largest decreases in job openings rates occurred in North Dakota (-1.8 percentage points), Iowa (-1.7 points), and Michigan (-1.6 points). The increases occurred in Georgia and South Dakota (+0.8 point each), as well as in Florida (+0.5 point). Over the month, the national job openings rate decreased (-0.3 point).
The number of job openings decreased in 13 states and the District of Columbia, increased in 5 states, and was little changed in 32 states in January. The largest decreases in the job openings level occurred in California (-163,000), Texas (-98,000), and Michigan (-78,000). The largest increases occurred in Florida (+59,000), Georgia (+48,000), and New Hampshire (+5,000). Nationally, the number of job openings decreased over the month (-410,000).
Hires
In January, hires rates increased in 7 states, decreased in 4 states, and were little changed in 39 states and the District of Columbia. The largest increases in hires rates occurred in Arizona and South Dakota (+0.8 percentage point each), as well as in Ohio and Pennsylvania (+0.6 point each). The largest decreases occurred in Missouri (-1.1 points), Minnesota (-0.9 point), and North Dakota (-0.7 point). The national hires rate was little changed over the month.
The number of hires increased in 8 states, decreased in 3 states, and was little changed in 39 states and the District of Columbia in January. The largest increases in the hires level occurred in California (+87,000), Pennsylvania (+38,000), and Ohio (+35,000). The decreases occurred in Missouri and North Carolina (-32,000 each), as well as in Minnesota (-24,000). Nationally, the number of hires was little changed over the month.
Total Separations
In January, total separations rates increased in 4 states, decreased in 4 states, and were little changed in 42 states and the District of Columbia. The increases in total separations rates occurred in Alaska (+1.1 percentage points) and Georgia (+0.8 point), as well as in Minnesota and North Carolina (+0.7 point each). The largest decreases occurred in Idaho (-1.1 points) and in Iowa and Utah (-0.7 point each). Over the month, the national total separations rate was unchanged.
In January, the number of total separations increased in 5 states, decreased in 4 states, and was little changed in 41 states and the District of Columbia. The largest increases in the total separations level occurred in Georgia (+36,000), North Carolina (+34,000), and Minnesota (+21,000). The largest decreases occurred in Indiana (-17,000), Iowa (-12,000), and Utah (-11,000). Nationally, the number of total separations was little changed over the month.
Quits
In January, quits rates decreased in 8 states, increased in 1 state, and were little changed in 41 states and the District of Columbia. The largest decreases in quits rates occurred in Idaho and Utah (-0.9 percentage point each) and in Wyoming (-0.7 point). The increase occurred in Maryland (+0.5 point). Over the month, the national quits rate was little changed.
The number of quits decreased in 8 states, increased in 1 state, and was little changed in 41 states and the District of Columbia in January. The largest decreases in the quits level occurred in Texas (-47,000), Florida (-25,000), and Utah (-13,000). The increase occurred in Maryland (+13,000). Nationally, the number of quits decreased over the month (-207,000).
Layoffs and Discharges
In January, layoffs and discharges rates increased in 10 states, decreased in 1 state, and were little changed in 39 states and the District of Columbia. The largest increases in layoffs and discharges rates occurred in Alaska (+1.2 percentage points), North Carolina (+0.7 point), and Florida (+0.6 point). The decrease occurred in Indiana (-0.3 point). Over the month, the national layoffs and discharges rate was little changed.
The number of layoffs and discharges increased in 10 states, decreased in 2 states, and was little changed in 38 states and the District of Columbia in January. The largest increases in the layoffs and discharges levels occurred in Florida (+58,000), North Carolina (+34,000), and Texas (+33,000). The decreases occurred in Indiana and Missouri (-10,000 each). Nationally, the number of layoffs and discharges increased over the month (+241,000).
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#.
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