Number of unemployed far outstrip number of available jobs across the board: Unemployed and job openings, by industry (in thousands)
| Industry | Unemployed | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mining | 59 | 19 |
| Construction | 1129 | 80 |
| Manufacturing | 1122 | 274 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 1663 | 150 |
| Transportation and utilities | 410 | 114 |
| Information | 218 | 98 |
| Financial activities | 466 | 244 |
| Professional and business services | 1358 | 674 |
| Education and health services | 1232 | 684 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 1403 | 433 |
| Other services | 470 | 135 |
| Government | 923 | 376 |
Note: Due to the fact that the data are not seasonally adjusted, these are 12-month averages.
Source: Author's analysis of data from the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey and the Current Population Survey
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