In June, job openings, hires, and separations rates remained unchanged primarily nationwide, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. A few states saw notable shifts: job openings fell in Georgia, Michigan, and Minnesota, while California saw an increase. Hires dropped in 11 states, with the biggest declines in Idaho and Wyoming. Separations and quits also declined in several states, including Florida and Georgia, while California and Connecticut saw increases. Layoffs and discharges remained steady across all states. The BLS writes:
Job openings rates decreased in four states and increased in one state in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, hires rates decreased in 11 states and increased in one state. Total separations rates decreased in two states and increased in one state. Nationally, the job openings, hires, and total separations rates showed little change in June.
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 include all positions that are open on the last business day of the month. Hires and separations include all changes to the payroll during the entire month.
Job Openings
Job openings rates decreased in four states, increased in one state, and were little changed in 45 states and the District of Columbia in June. The largest decreases in job openings rates occurred in Georgia and Michigan (-0.8 percentage point each) as well as in Minnesota (-0.7 point). The increase occurred in California (+0.4 point). Over the month, the national job openings rate changed little.
The number of job openings decreased in five states, increased in one state, and changed little in 44 states and the District of Columbia in June. The largest decreases in the job openings level occurred in Texas (-75,000), New York (-66,000), and Georgia (-42,000). The increase occurred in California (+73,000). Nationally, the number of job openings changed little.
Hires
In June, hires rates decreased in 11 states, increased in one state, and were little changed in 38 states and the District of Columbia. The largest decreases in hires rates occurred in Idaho (-1.6 percentage points), Wyoming (-1.3 points), and in Alaska and Colorado (-1.2 points each). The increase occurred in Texas (+0.6 point). The national hires rate changed little over the month.
The number of hires decreased in 13 states, increased in one state, and was little changed in 36 states and the District of Columbia in June. The largest decreases in the hires level occurred in Virginia (-41,000), as well as in Colorado and Ohio (-35,000 each). The increase occurred in Texas (+92,000). Nationally, the number of hires changed little over the month.
Total Separations
In June, total separations rates decreased in two states, increased in one state, and were little changed in 47 states and the District of Columbia. The decreases in total separations rates occurred in Florida and Pennsylvania (-0.6 percentage point each). The increase occurred in Connecticut (+0.7 point). Over the month, the national total separations rate changed little.
The number of total separations decreased in three states, increased in two states, and changed little in 45 states and the District of Columbia in June. The decreases in the total separations level occurred in Florida (-61,000), as well as in Georgia and Pennsylvania (-33,000 each). The increases occurred in California (+83,000) and in Connecticut (+13,000). Nationally, the number of total separations changed little over the month.
Quits
In June, quits rates decreased in two states, increased in two states, and were little changed in 46 states and the District of Columbia. The decreases in quits rates occurred in Georgia (-0.7 percentage point) and in Alabama (-0.6 point). The increases occurred in Connecticut (+0.7 point) and in California (+0.3 point). Over the month, the national quits rate was unchanged.
The number of quits decreased in four states, increased in two states, and was little changed in 44 states and the District of Columbia in June. The largest decreases in the quits level occurred in Florida (-46,000), Georgia (-37,000), and Virginia (-19,000). The increases occurred in California (+54,000) and in Connecticut (+12,000). Nationally, the number of quits changed little over the month.
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