Nevada Labor Market

JOLTS data - latest: Dec 2025

58K
Job Openings
74K
Hires
29K
Quits
17K
Layoffs

Nevada Labor Market Overview

As of Dec 2025, Nevada reported 58K job openings and 74K hires, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics JOLTS survey. Employers filled roughly 128% of available positions during this period, consistent with ample labor supply relative to the number of open roles.

Voluntary quits reached 29K (1.8% rate). That's more than the 17K layoffs and discharges reported, a ratio that tends to track with employee confidence rather than employer-driven cuts.

Compared to a year ago, job openings in Nevada declined by 25.6%, a pullback worth watching alongside the trend chart below for whether it is accelerating or leveling off.

Nevada job openings over time

Monthly job openings in Nevada from the BLS JOLTS survey, in thousands. The current openings rate is 3.6%.

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Openings

58K

Dec 2025

Hires

74K

Dec 2025

Quits rate

1.8%

Voluntary turnover

Layoffs rate

Involuntary turnover

Monthly Trends

Openings Hires
Jan 2019 Dec 2025

How Nevada Compares

Nevada'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 Nevada?
Nevada had 58K 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 Nevada recently?
Nevada recorded 74K 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 Nevada?
29K workers voluntarily quit their jobs in Nevada during Dec 2025. The quits rate was 1.8%. Quits are a closely-watched confidence signal, workers tend to leave voluntarily only when they expect to find something better.
How many layoffs happened in Nevada?
There were 17K layoffs and discharges in Nevada during Dec 2025. This tallies involuntary job losses only, layoffs with no plan to rehire plus discharges for cause, not voluntary departures.
What are total separations in Nevada?
Total separations in Nevada reached 50K in Dec 2025. This includes all employees who left their jobs, whether through quits, layoffs, discharges, retirements, or transfers to other locations of the same firm.

Understanding Labor Data

Data source

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS).

PlainLabor is not affiliated with the BLS or any government agency.

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.