JOLTS
Unemployed and job openings, by industry (in millions)
| Industry | Unemployed | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 0.5466 | 1.0493 |
| Wholesale trade | 0.1168 | 0.1961 |
| Finance and insurance | 0.1678 | 0.2733 |
| Professional and business services | 0.7940 | 1.0758 |
| Other services | 0.2613 | 0.2649 |
| Government | 0.5236 | 0.5275 |
| Accommodation and food services | 0.7162 | 0.7135 |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0873 | 0.0863 |
| Information | 0.1160 | 0.0911 |
| Nondurable goods manufacturing | 0.2158 | 0.1644 |
| Retail trade | 0.8379 | 0.6268 |
| Transportation, warehousing, and utilities | 0.2705 | 0.1968 |
| Mining and logging | 0.0317 | 0.0212 |
| Durable goods manufacturing | 0.3752 | 0.2198 |
| Educational services | 0.1742 | 0.1009 |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 0.1561 | 0.0798 |
| Construction | 0.5730 | 0.1875 |
Note: Because the data are not seasonally adjusted, these are 12-month averages, November 2016–October 2017.
Source: EPI analysis of data from the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey and the Current Population Survey
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