The Bureau of Labor Statistics said the September job openings rate was 4.5%. The headline number counts positions open on the last business day of the month. Hiring and separation totals cover the full month.
The agency reported a rise in openings in state and local government outside education. Accommodation and food services added 158,000 hires from August, even as hiring across all industries changed little.
Why it matters
Vacancies, hires and quits describe different parts of the labor market. Open positions measure demand for workers, while hires show how many people actually joined payrolls during the month.
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