The number of job vacancies in the United States unexpectedly increased by 358 thousand to reach 10.1 million in April 2023, surpassing market expectations of 9.375 million. This latest figure represented a rebound from the previous month's near two-year low of 9.745 million and indicated a persistently tight labor market, which could potentially pave the way for additional interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Notably, openings saw significant increases in several industries, including retail trade (209 thousand); health care and social assistance (185 thousand); and transportation, warehousing, and utilities (154 thousand). In terms of regional distribution, job openings rose in the West (236 thousand), the Midwest (137 thousand), and the South (20 thousand), but declined in the Northeast (-34 thousand). source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Job Offers in the United States averaged 5199.40 Thousand from 2000 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 12027.00 Thousand in March of 2022 and a record low of 2232.00 Thousand in July of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - United States Job Openings - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. United States Job Openings - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on June of 2023.

Job Offers in the United States is expected to be 9500.00 Thousand by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations.

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United States Job Openings



Calendar GMT Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2023-05-02 02:00 PM Mar 9.59M 9.974M 9.775M 9.7M
2023-05-31 02:00 PM Apr 10.103M 9.745M 9.375M 9.2M
2023-07-06 02:00 PM May 10.103M 9.9M


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Unemployment Rate 3.70 3.40 percent May 2023
Non Farm Payrolls 339.00 294.00 Thousand May 2023
Nonfarm Payrolls Private 283.00 253.00 Thousand May 2023
Employed Persons 160721.00 161031.00 Thousand May 2023
Unemployed Persons 6097.00 5657.00 Thousand May 2023
Labor Force Participation Rate 62.60 62.60 percent May 2023
Job Vacancies 9356.00 9509.00 Thousand Mar 2023
Job Offers 10103.00 9745.00 Thousand Apr 2023
Job Quits Rate 2.40 2.50 Percent Apr 2023
Job Quits 3793.00 3842.00 Thousand Apr 2023
Job Layoffs and Discharges 1581.00 1845.00 Thousand Apr 2023
Employment Rate 60.30 60.40 percent May 2023

United States Job Openings
In the United States, job openings refer to all positions that are open (not filled) on the last business day of the month. Job openings are part of the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The survey collects data from around 16400 nonfarm establishments including retailers and manufacturers, as well as federal, state, and local government entities in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The JOLTS assesses the unmet demand for labor in the U.S. labor market and gained attention in 2014 as favorite labor market indicator of Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
10103.00 9745.00 12027.00 2232.00 2000 - 2023 Thousand Monthly
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News Stream
US Job Openings Unexpectedly Rise
The number of job vacancies in the United States unexpectedly increased by 358 thousand to reach 10.1 million in April 2023, surpassing market expectations of 9.375 million. This latest figure represented a rebound from the previous month's near two-year low of 9.745 million and indicated a persistently tight labor market, which could potentially pave the way for additional interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Notably, openings saw significant increases in several industries, including retail trade (209 thousand); health care and social assistance (185 thousand); and transportation, warehousing, and utilities (154 thousand). In terms of regional distribution, job openings rose in the West (236 thousand), the Midwest (137 thousand), and the South (20 thousand), but declined in the Northeast (-34 thousand).
2023-05-31
US Job Openings Below Expectations
The number of job openings in the United States dropped by 384,000 to 9.6 million in March 2023, the lowest level since April 2021 and below the market's expectation of 9.775 million, indicating that the labor market may be cooling off. Over the month, job openings decreased in transportation, warehousing, and utilities (-144,000) but increased in educational services (+28,000). Meanwhile, the number of hires and total separations remained relatively stable at 6.1 million and 5.9 million, respectively. Within separations, the number of quits (3.9 million) did not show significant changes, while layoffs and discharges (1.8 million) increased.
2023-05-02
US Job Openings Fall More than Expected
The number of job openings in the United States fell by 632,000 to 9.9 million in February 2023, the lowest level since May 2021 and below market expectations of 10.4 million signaling the labour market might have started cooling. Over the month, the largest decreases in job openings were in professional and business services (-278,000); health care and social assistance (-150,000); and transportation, warehousing, and utilities (-145,000). On the other hand, the number of job openings increased in construction (+129,000) and in arts, entertainment, and recreation (+38,000). Meanwhile, the number of hires and total separations changed little at 6.2 million and 5.8 million, respectively. Within separations, quits (4.0 million) edged up, while layoffs and discharges (1.5 million) decreased.
2023-04-04