US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Job openings rates decreased in 9 states and increased in 1 state on the last business day of March, the
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Hires rates decreased in 6 states and increased in 1 state.
Total separations rates decreased in 5 states and increased in 1 state. Nationally, the job openings, hires,
and total separations rates showed little change in March.
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 March, job openings rates decreased in 9 states, increased in 1 state, and were little changed in 40
states and the District of Columbia. The largest decreases in job openings rates occurred in Arizona,
Indiana, and South Dakota (-1.0 percentage point each). The increase occurred in New Jersey
(+1.1 points). Over the month, the national job openings rate was little changed. (See table 1.)
The number of job openings decreased in 12 states, increased in 1 state, and was little changed in 37
states and the District of Columbia in March. The largest decreases in the job openings level occurred in
California (-119,000), Pennsylvania (-50,000), and Indiana (-38,000). The increase occurred in New
Jersey (+51,000). Nationally, the number of job openings changed little. (See table 1.)
Hires
In March, hires rates decreased in 6 states, increased in 1 state, and were little changed in 43 states and
the District of Columbia. The largest decreases in the hires rate occurred in North Carolina and
Tennessee (-1.1 percentage points each) and in West Virginia (-1.0 point). The increase occurred in
New Jersey (+0.8 point). The national hires rate changed little over the month. (See table 2.)
The number of hires decreased in 6 states, increased in 1 state, and was little changed in 43 states and
the District of Columbia in March. The largest decreases in the hires level occurred in Texas (-109,000),
North Carolina (-53,000), and Tennessee (-36,000). The increase occurred in New Jersey
(+35,000). Nationally, the number of hires changed little over the month. (See table 2.)
Total Separations
In March, total separations rates decreased in 5 states, increased in 1 state, and were little changed in
44 states and the District of Columbia. The largest decreases in total separations rates occurred in
Minnesota (-1.1 percentage points) and South Carolina (-1.0 point), as well as in New Hampshire and
Texas (-0.9 point each). The increase occurred in Alaska (+1.2 points). Over the month, the national
total separations rate was little changed. (See table 3.)
The number of total separations decreased in 5 states, increased in 2 states, and was little changed in
43 states and the District of Columbia in March. The largest decreases in the total separations level
occurred in Texas (-118,000), Minnesota (-33,000), and South Carolina (-24,000). The increases
occurred in New York (+36,000) and Alaska (+4,000). Nationally, the number of total separations
decreased over the month (-339,000). (See table 3.)
Quits
In March, quits rates decreased in 6 states, increased in 2 states, and were little changed in 42 states and
the District of Columbia. The largest decreases in quits rates occurred in South Carolina (-1.0 percentage
point), as well as in Oregon and Washington (-0.6 point each). The increases occurred in New Jersey
(+0.5 point) and New York (+0.4 point). Over the month, the national quits rate was little changed.
(See table 4.)
The number of quits decreased in 7 states, increased in 3 states, and was little changed in 40 states and
the District of Columbia in March. The largest decreases in the quits level occurred in California
(-71,000), Texas (-39,000), and South Carolina (-23,000). The increases occurred in New York
(+34,000), New Jersey (+24,000), and Alaska (+2,000). Nationally, the number of quits was little
changed. (See table 4.)
Layoffs and Discharges
In March, layoffs and discharges rates decreased in 7 states, increased in 1 state, and were little
changed in 42 states and the District of Columbia. The largest decreases occurred in Minnesota
(-1.0 percentage point) and New Hampshire (-0.9 point), as well as in Maine and Texas
(-0.6 point each). The increase occurred in Pennsylvania (+0.4 point). Over the month, the national
layoffs and discharges rate changed little. (See table 5.)
The number of layoffs and discharges decreased in 7 states, increased in 4 states, and was little
changed in 39 states and the District of Columbia in March. The largest decreases in the layoffs and
discharges level occurred in Texas (-78,000), Minnesota (-30,000), and New Jersey (-18,000). The
increases occurred in Pennsylvania (+29,000), in Florida (+23,000), and in Alaska and Wyoming
(+2,000 each). Nationally, the number of layoffs and discharges was little changed. (See table 5.)
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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State Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey estimates for April 2024 are scheduled to be
released on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. (ET).
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