Openings
119K
Dec 2025
Wisconsin Labor Market
JOLTS data - latest: Dec 2025
119K
Job Openings
107K
Hires
76K
Quits
35K
Layoffs
Wisconsin Labor Market Overview
As of Dec 2025, Wisconsin reported 119K job openings and 107K hires, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics JOLTS survey. Employers filled roughly 90% of available positions during this period, a middle-of-the-road read for hiring speed.
Voluntary quits reached 76K (2.5% 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 Wisconsin declined by 12.5%, a notable contraction that may reflect cooling demand or industry shifts.
Wisconsin job openings over time
Monthly job openings in Wisconsin from the BLS JOLTS survey, in thousands. The current openings rate is 3.8%.
Hires
107K
Dec 2025
Quits rate
2.5%
Voluntary turnover
Layoffs rate
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Involuntary turnover
Monthly Trends
Openings Hires
Jan 2019 Dec 2025
How Wisconsin Compares
Wisconsin'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 Wisconsin? ▼
Wisconsin had 119K job openings as of Dec 2025, per the BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), the federal government's monthly labor-demand series.
How many people were hired in Wisconsin recently? ▼
Wisconsin recorded 107K 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 Wisconsin? ▼
76K workers voluntarily quit their jobs in Wisconsin during Dec 2025. The quits rate was 2.5%. 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 Wisconsin? ▼
There were 35K layoffs and discharges in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin? ▼
Total separations in Wisconsin reached 115K 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).
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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.