Openings
126K
Dec 2025
Indiana Labor Market
JOLTS data - latest: Dec 2025
126K
Job Openings
114K
Hires
101K
Quits
53K
Layoffs
Indiana Labor Market Overview
As of Dec 2025, Indiana reported 126K job openings and 114K hires, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics JOLTS survey. Employers filled roughly 90% of available positions during this period, neither a hiring crunch nor a supply glut.
Voluntary quits reached 101K (3.1% rate), exceeding the 53K 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 Indiana declined by 19.2%, a notable contraction that may reflect cooling demand or industry shifts.
Indiana job openings over time
Monthly job openings in Indiana from the BLS JOLTS survey, in thousands. The current openings rate is 3.7%.
Hires
114K
Dec 2025
Quits rate
3.1%
Voluntary turnover
Layoffs rate
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Involuntary turnover
Monthly Trends
Openings Hires
Jan 2019 Dec 2025
How Indiana Compares
Indiana's JOLTS metrics ranked against all 51 states and DC, Dec 2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many job openings are there in Indiana? ▼
Indiana had 126K 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 Indiana recently? ▼
Indiana recorded 114K 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 Indiana? ▼
101K workers voluntarily quit their jobs in Indiana during Dec 2025. The quits rate was 3.1%. Economists treat the quits rate as a proxy for worker confidence in the job market, a rising rate usually means people feel secure enough to move on.
How many layoffs happened in Indiana? ▼
There were 53K layoffs and discharges in Indiana 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 Indiana? ▼
Total separations in Indiana reached 159K 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.