Tennessee reported 183,000 job openings in June 2025, an increase from 165,000 in May, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The job openings rate for the state rose to 5.1 percent in June from 4.6 percent the previous month. Nationally, the job openings rate was 4.4 percent in June and 4.6 percent in May.
Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee stated, “The job openings rate in Tennessee was 5.1 percent in June and 4.6 percent in the previous month.”
The ratio of unemployed persons per job opening in Tennessee stood at 0.7 for June, indicating a tighter labor market compared to the national ratio of 0.9 unemployed persons per job opening. Across the country, 25 states and the District of Columbia had ratios lower than the national average; 18 states were higher, and seven matched it.
In terms of hiring activity, Tennessee saw 130,000 hires and 122,000 separations during June, up from May’s figures of 119,000 hires and 109,000 separations. Over the past year ending in June, monthly averages were reported at 128,000 hires and 132,000 separations.
Among those who separated from their jobs in Tennessee during June, there were 71,000 quits and 44,000 layoffs or discharges—compared to May’s numbers of 70,000 quits and 32,000 layoffs or discharges. Over the last twelve months quits have averaged about 82,000 per month while layoffs and discharges averaged around 43,000 per month.
State Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey estimates for July are scheduled for release on September 17.
The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) provides information on labor demand and turnover using model-based estimates that combine survey data with other employment statistics sources such as Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) and Current Employment Statistics (CES). Definitions for terms like “job openings,” “hires,” and “separations” follow standard criteria established by JOLTS methodology.
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