Openings
23K
Dec 2025
Montana Labor Market
JOLTS data - latest: Dec 2025
23K
Job Openings
23K
Hires
16K
Quits
8K
Layoffs
Montana Labor Market Overview
As of Dec 2025, Montana reported 23K job openings and 23K hires, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics JOLTS survey. Employers filled roughly 100% of available positions during this period, pointing to a market where posted positions are getting filled at a healthy pace.
Voluntary quits reached 16K (3.0% rate), exceeding the 8K 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 Montana declined by 14.8%, a pullback worth watching alongside the trend chart below for whether it is accelerating or leveling off.
Montana job openings over time
Monthly job openings in Montana from the BLS JOLTS survey, in thousands. The current openings rate is 4.1%.
Hires
23K
Dec 2025
Quits rate
3.0%
Voluntary turnover
Layoffs rate
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Involuntary turnover
Monthly Trends
Openings Hires
Jan 2019 Dec 2025
How Montana Compares
Montana'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 Montana? ▼
Montana had 23K job openings as of Dec 2025, based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' JOLTS program.
How many people were hired in Montana recently? ▼
Montana recorded 23K hires in Dec 2025, per BLS JOLTS. The hires figure counts every new addition to the payroll that month, not just net job growth.
What is the quits rate in Montana? ▼
16K workers voluntarily quit their jobs in Montana during Dec 2025. The quits rate was 3.0%. 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 Montana? ▼
There were 8K layoffs and discharges in Montana 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 Montana? ▼
Total separations in Montana reached 26K in Dec 2025. Separations is the broadest JOLTS turnover measure, it sums voluntary and involuntary departures plus retirements and internal transfers.
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.