JOLTS
Unemployed and job openings, by industry (in millions)
| Industry | Unemployed | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 0.5488 | 1.0553 |
| Wholesale trade | 0.1189 | 0.2010 |
| Finance and insurance | 0.1655 | 0.2699 |
| Professional and business services | 0.8114 | 1.0778 |
| Government | 0.5243 | 0.5236 |
| Accommodation and food services | 0.7253 | 0.7002 |
| Other services | 0.2657 | 0.2560 |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0938 | 0.0813 |
| Information | 0.1168 | 0.0889 |
| Retail trade | 0.8399 | 0.6168 |
| Nondurable goods manufacturing | 0.2218 | 0.1615 |
| Transportation, warehousing, and utilities | 0.2678 | 0.1941 |
| Mining and logging | 0.0323 | 0.0208 |
| Educational services | 0.1818 | 0.1017 |
| Durable goods manufacturing | 0.3850 | 0.2145 |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 0.1579 | 0.0815 |
| Construction | 0.5808 | 0.1863 |
Note: Because the data are not seasonally adjusted, these are 12-month averages, October 2016–September 2017.
Source: EPI analysis of data from the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey and the Current Population Survey
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