Job Openings: Total Nonfarm (JTSJOL)
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Job Openings: Total Nonfarm (FRED series JTSJOL) is a monthly economic indicator measured in level in thousands. The series is published through FRED, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis economic database, with history going back to 2000. Values are seasonally adjusted, smoothing out predictable calendar effects so that underlying trends are easier to see.
Why it matters: Job Openings: Total Nonfarm is one of the indicators traders, economists, and policymakers watch within the economic complex. Analysts use it to track conditions in the US economy and to anticipate shifts in growth, inflation, and policy.
How to read it: focus on the direction and persistence of changes rather than any single monthly print. Comparing the latest value against its level a year ago, and against its long-run range since 2000, gives a better sense of whether the series is signaling acceleration, deceleration, or a turning point.
About This Series
Total Nonfarm Job Openings are a measure of all jobs that are not filled on the last business day of the month. A job is considered open if a specific position exists and there is work available for it, the job can be started within 30 days, and there is active recruiting for the position. Total Nonfarm Job Openings are measured by the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) and published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). These data are a unique economic indicator of unmet demand for labor and labor shortages. Economists, government officials, and researchers use Job Openings as a measure of tightness within job markets. Note that the set of available job openings may decline because openings become filled, or because previous openings are removed without filling positions. For more information, see: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey Overview Page (https://www.bls.gov/jlt/jltover.htm#purpose) U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Data Definitions (https://www.bls.gov/jlt/jltdef.htm#2)
Recent Data
| Date | Value (Level in Thous.) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | 7,618 | +731 |
| March 1, 2026 | 6,887 | -35 |
| February 1, 2026 | 6,922 | -318 |
| January 1, 2026 | 7,240 | +690 |
| December 1, 2025 | 6,550 | -296 |
| November 1, 2025 | 6,846 | -324 |
| October 1, 2025 | 7,170 | +1 |
| September 1, 2025 | 7,169 | +250 |
| August 1, 2025 | 6,919 | -170 |
| July 1, 2025 | 7,089 | -115 |
| June 1, 2025 | 7,204 | -508 |
| May 1, 2025 | 7,712 | +317 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Job Openings: Total Nonfarm today?
The latest value of Job Openings: Total Nonfarm (JTSJOL) is shown at the top of this page, along with its observation date and the change from the prior reading. Data is sourced from FRED and refreshed regularly.
How often is Job Openings: Total Nonfarm updated?
Job Openings: Total Nonfarm is reported monthly (Monthly). New observations appear on FRED shortly after the source agency releases them, and this page updates daily.
What does a rising Job Openings: Total Nonfarm mean?
A sustained rise in Job Openings: Total Nonfarm signals strengthening readings in this economic measure, in level in thousands. Whether that is positive or negative for markets depends on context — compare the move against the series’ trend and related indicators in the same category.
Where does the JTSJOL data come from?
The data comes from FRED® (Federal Reserve Economic Data), maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, under series ID JTSJOL. History is available back to 2000.
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Data sourced from FRED®, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: Job Openings: Total Nonfarm (JTSJOL). Retrieved from fred.stlouisfed.org. Last updated June 2, 2026.