The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) provides data on the number of job openings on the last business day of the month. It is a leading indicator of labor demand and the overall health of the job market. High job openings suggest that employers are struggling to find workers, which often leads to higher wages. It is closely watched by the Federal Reserve to assess labor market tightness.
The data is collected through a monthly survey of approximately 21,000 nonfarm business establishments, including factories, offices, and stores.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 7.27 | 7.30 | -0.03 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 7.18 | 7.40 | -0.22 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 7.54 | 7.30 | +0.24 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 7.62 | 6.88 | +0.74 |
| May 5, 2026 | 6.89 | 6.84 | +0.05 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 6.92 | 6.92 | +0.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 6.95 | 6.70 | +0.25 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 6.54 | 7.20 | -0.66 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 7.15 | 7.60 | -0.45 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | 7.66 | 7.20 | +0.46 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 7.23 | 7.20 | +0.03 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 7.18 | 7.40 | -0.22 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 7.44 | 7.55 | -0.11 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 7.77 | 7.30 | +0.47 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 7.39 | 7.10 | +0.29 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 7.19 | 7.48 | -0.29 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 7.57 | 7.63 | -0.06 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 7.74 | 7.63 | +0.11 |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 7.60 | 8.00 | -0.40 |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 8.10 | 7.70 | +0.40 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | 7.74 | 7.48 | +0.26 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 7.44 | 7.99 | -0.55 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 8.04 | 7.66 | +0.38 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | 7.67 | 8.10 | -0.43 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 8.18 | 8.00 | +0.18 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | 8.14 | 7.91 | +0.23 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 8.06 | 8.34 | -0.28 |
| May 1, 2024 | 8.49 | 8.69 | -0.20 |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 8.76 | 8.75 | +0.01 |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 8.86 | 8.90 | -0.04 |
| Jan 30, 2024 | 9.03 | 8.75 | +0.28 |
| Jan 3, 2024 | 8.79 | 8.85 | -0.06 |
| Dec 5, 2023 | 8.73 | 9.30 | -0.57 |
| Nov 1, 2023 | 9.55 | 9.25 | +0.30 |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 9.61 | 8.80 | +0.81 |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 8.83 | 9.46 | -0.64 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 9.58 | 9.61 | -0.03 |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 9.80 | 9.94 | -0.13 |
| May 31, 2023 | 10.10 | 9.38 | +0.73 |
| May 2, 2023 | 9.59 | 9.78 | -0.19 |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 9.93 | 10.40 | -0.47 |
| Mar 8, 2023 | 10.82 | 10.50 | +0.32 |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 11.01 | 10.25 | +0.76 |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 10.46 | 10.00 | +0.46 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 10.33 | 10.30 | +0.03 |
| Nov 1, 2022 | 10.72 | 10.00 | +0.72 |
| Oct 4, 2022 | 10.05 | 10.78 | -0.72 |
| Aug 30, 2022 | 11.24 | 10.45 | +0.79 |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 10.70 | 11.00 | -0.30 |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 11.25 | 11.00 | +0.25 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | 7.36 | 7.18 | -0.18 ↓ |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 7.59 | 7.54 | -0.06 ↓ |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 7.62 | 7.62 | 0 ↓ |
| May 5, 2026 | 6.87 | 6.89 | +0.02 ↑ |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 6.88 | 6.92 | +0.04 ↑ |
