Openings
121K
Dec 2025
Washington Labor Market
JOLTS data - latest: Dec 2025
121K
Job Openings
129K
Hires
61K
Quits
35K
Layoffs
Washington Labor Market Overview
As of Dec 2025, Washington reported 121K job openings and 129K hires, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics JOLTS survey. Employers filled roughly 107% of available positions during this period, a sign that employers are converting postings into hires quickly.
Voluntary quits reached 61K (1.7% rate), exceeding the 35K 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 Washington declined by 28.4%, a notable contraction that may reflect cooling demand or industry shifts.
Washington job openings over time
Monthly job openings in Washington from the BLS JOLTS survey, in thousands. The current openings rate is 3.2%.
Hires
129K
Dec 2025
Quits rate
1.7%
Voluntary turnover
Layoffs rate
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Involuntary turnover
Monthly Trends
Openings Hires
Jan 2019 Dec 2025
How Washington Compares
Washington'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 Washington? ▼
Washington had 121K job openings as of Dec 2025, based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' JOLTS program.
How many people were hired in Washington recently? ▼
Washington recorded 129K hires in Dec 2025, according to the BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. This tallies all payroll additions in the period, regardless of whether headcount grew overall.
What is the quits rate in Washington? ▼
61K workers voluntarily quit their jobs in Washington during Dec 2025. The quits rate was 1.7%. 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 Washington? ▼
There were 35K layoffs and discharges in Washington 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 Washington? ▼
Total separations in Washington reached 103K 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.