Idaho reported 44,000 job openings in July 2025, an increase from 41,000 in June, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The job openings rate for Idaho was 4.7 percent in July, up from 4.4 percent the previous month. In comparison, the national job openings rate stood at 4.3 percent in July and 4.4 percent in June.
Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund stated, “The job openings rate in Idaho was 4.7 percent in July and 4.4 percent in the previous month.”
The ratio of unemployed persons per job opening in Idaho was reported at 0.8 for July. Nationally, thirty-two states and the District of Columbia had ratios lower than the national average of one unemployed person per job opening; thirteen states had higher ratios, while five matched the national figure.
In terms of hiring activity, Idaho recorded 40,000 hires and 48,000 separations during July. This compares to June’s figures of 35,000 hires and 39,000 separations. Over the past year ending in July, monthly averages were approximately 39,000 hires and 38,000 separations.
Within total separations for July in Idaho, there were 33,000 quits and 12,000 layoffs or discharges—up from June’s numbers of 22,000 quits and down from June’s figure of 15,000 layoffs or discharges. Over the year leading up to July, quits averaged about 23,000 per month with a range between 21,000 and 33,000; layoffs and discharges averaged around 12,000 per month.
Statistics are derived from the Bureau’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), which uses model-based estimates that incorporate data from several sources including JOLTS samples as well as employment statistics programs such as QCEW and CES.
The next release of state-level JOLTS estimates is scheduled for October 22, covering August data.
According to information provided by BLS: “Job openings include all positions that are open on the last business day of the reference month.” The release also explains that a ratio below one indicates a tighter labor market where firms have more open positions than available unemployed workers.
Definitions for hires include all additions to payroll during a given month; separations cover all types leaving payroll within that period—including voluntary quits as well as layoffs or discharges.
Further technical details about these statistics can be found through BLS resources or by contacting their office directly.
