Openings
21K
Dec 2025
North Dakota Labor Market
JOLTS data - latest: Dec 2025
21K
Job Openings
18K
Hires
13K
Quits
6K
Layoffs
North Dakota Labor Market Overview
As of Dec 2025, North Dakota reported 21K job openings and 18K hires, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics JOLTS survey. Employers filled roughly 86% of available positions during this period, a middle-of-the-road read for hiring speed.
Voluntary quits reached 13K (2.9% rate). That's more than the 6K 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 North Dakota declined by 16%, a pullback worth watching alongside the trend chart below for whether it is accelerating or leveling off.
North Dakota job openings over time
Monthly job openings in North Dakota from the BLS JOLTS survey, in thousands. The current openings rate is 4.5%.
Hires
18K
Dec 2025
Quits rate
2.9%
Voluntary turnover
Layoffs rate
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Involuntary turnover
Monthly Trends
Openings Hires
Jan 2019 Dec 2025
How North Dakota Compares
North Dakota'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 North Dakota? ▼
North Dakota had 21K 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 North Dakota recently? ▼
North Dakota recorded 18K 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 North Dakota? ▼
13K workers voluntarily quit their jobs in North Dakota during Dec 2025. The quits rate was 2.9%. 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 North Dakota? ▼
There were 6K layoffs and discharges in North Dakota 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 North Dakota? ▼
Total separations in North Dakota reached 20K 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.