Openings
16K
Dec 2025
Alaska Labor Market
JOLTS data - latest: Dec 2025
16K
Job Openings
17K
Hires
12K
Quits
6K
Layoffs
Alaska Labor Market Overview
As of Dec 2025, Alaska reported 16K job openings and 17K hires, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics JOLTS survey. Employers filled roughly 106% of available positions during this period, indicating strong hiring momentum relative to demand.
Voluntary quits reached 12K (3.6% rate), exceeding the 6K layoffs and discharges. When quits exceed layoffs, it typically signals worker confidence, employees feel secure enough to leave for better opportunities.
Compared to a year ago, job openings in Alaska declined by 20%, a meaningful year-over-year drop that often traces back to a specific sector pulling back.
Alaska job openings over time
Monthly job openings in Alaska from the BLS JOLTS survey, in thousands. The current openings rate is 4.5%.
Hires
17K
Dec 2025
Quits rate
3.6%
Voluntary turnover
Layoffs rate
—
Involuntary turnover
Monthly Trends
Openings Hires
Jan 2019 Dec 2025
How Alaska Compares
Alaska's JOLTS metrics ranked against all 51 states and DC, Dec 2025.
Other State Labor Markets
Frequently Asked Questions
How many job openings are there in Alaska? ▼
Alaska had 16K job openings as of Dec 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS).
How many people were hired in Alaska recently? ▼
Alaska recorded 17K hires in Dec 2025, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics JOLTS survey data. Hires represent all additions to the payroll during the reference month.
What is the quits rate in Alaska? ▼
12K workers voluntarily quit their jobs in Alaska during Dec 2025. The quits rate was 3.6%. A higher quits rate generally indicates worker confidence, employees leave when they believe better opportunities are available.
How many layoffs happened in Alaska? ▼
There were 6K layoffs and discharges in Alaska during Dec 2025. This figure includes involuntary separations initiated by the employer, including layoffs with no intent to rehire and discharges for cause.
What are total separations in Alaska? ▼
Total separations in Alaska reached 19K in Dec 2025. The figure covers every way a worker can leave a job in JOLTS accounting, quits, layoffs, discharges, retirements, and intra-firm transfers alike.
Understanding Labor Data
Data source
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS).
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, JOLTS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, state-level data · 2025-12 JOLTS measures job openings, hires, and total separations (quits + layoffs + other) by state. Data is monthly with about a 1-month publication lag.