JOLTS
Unemployed and job openings, by industry (in millions)
| Industry | Unemployed | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 0.5398 | 1.0431 |
| Wholesale trade | 0.1163 | 0.1936 |
| Finance and insurance | 0.1676 | 0.2772 |
| Professional and business services | 0.7887 | 1.0818 |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0819 | 0.0876 |
| Other services | 0.2585 | 0.2693 |
| Accommodation and food services | 0.7061 | 0.7228 |
| Government | 0.5228 | 0.5213 |
| Nondurable goods manufacturing | 0.2070 | 0.1668 |
| Information | 0.1186 | 0.0909 |
| Retail trade | 0.8346 | 0.6321 |
| Mining and logging | 0.0303 | 0.0222 |
| Transportation, warehousing, and utilities | 0.2741 | 0.1931 |
| Durable goods manufacturing | 0.3664 | 0.2228 |
| Educational services | 0.1709 | 0.1011 |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 0.1553 | 0.0779 |
| Construction | 0.5688 | 0.1875 |
Note: Because the data are not seasonally adjusted, these are 12-month averages, December 2016–November 2017.
Source: EPI analysis of data from the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey and the Current Population Survey
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