Openings
113K
Dec 2025
South Carolina Labor Market
JOLTS data - latest: Dec 2025
113K
Job Openings
96K
Hires
54K
Quits
28K
Layoffs
South Carolina Labor Market Overview
As of Dec 2025, South Carolina reported 113K job openings and 96K hires, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics JOLTS survey. Employers filled roughly 85% of available positions during this period, a middle-of-the-road read for hiring speed.
Voluntary quits reached 54K (2.2% rate), ahead of the 28K layoffs and discharges recorded over the same period -- a pattern usually associated with workers who feel they have other options.
Compared to a year ago, job openings in South Carolina declined by 17.5%, a notable contraction that may reflect cooling demand or industry shifts.
South Carolina job openings over time
Monthly job openings in South Carolina from the BLS JOLTS survey, in thousands. The current openings rate is 4.5%.
Hires
96K
Dec 2025
Quits rate
2.2%
Voluntary turnover
Layoffs rate
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Involuntary turnover
Monthly Trends
Openings Hires
Jan 2019 Dec 2025
How South Carolina Compares
South Carolina'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 South Carolina? ▼
South Carolina had 113K 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 South Carolina recently? ▼
South Carolina recorded 96K 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 South Carolina? ▼
54K workers voluntarily quit their jobs in South Carolina during Dec 2025. The quits rate was 2.2%. A higher quits rate generally indicates worker confidence, employees leave when they believe better opportunities are available.
How many layoffs happened in South Carolina? ▼
There were 28K layoffs and discharges in South Carolina 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 South Carolina? ▼
Total separations in South Carolina reached 86K 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.