U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics@bls · official source
February hires decrease; job openings and total separations change little
· via BLS
Key points
- The number of job openings was little changed at 6.9 million in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
- Over the month, hires decreased to 4.8 million, and total separations changed little at 5.0 million.
- The number and rate of job openings were little changed at 6.9 million and 4.2 percent, respectively, in February.
- Establishment Size Class In February, the job openings rate decreased for establishments with 1 to 9 employees, while the hires, quits, layoffs and discharges, and total separations rates showed little change.
- January 2026 Revisions The number of job openings for January was revised up by 294,000 to 7.2 million, the number of hires was revised up by 53,000 to 5.3 million, and the number of total separations was revised up by 39,000 to 5.1 million.
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BLSMar 31, 2026Official release ↗
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