Nevada reported 67,000 job openings in July 2025, up from 62,000 in June, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Chris Rosenlund, Regional Commissioner, stated that “the job openings rate in Nevada was 4.1 percent in July and 3.8 percent in the previous month.” Nationally, the job openings rate was slightly higher at 4.3 percent in July and 4.4 percent in June.
The ratio of unemployed persons per job opening in Nevada stood at 1.3 for July. Across the United States, most states and the District of Columbia had lower ratios than the national average of 1.0 unemployed persons per job opening; thirteen states had higher ratios while five matched the national figure.
In terms of labor movement, Nevada recorded 58,000 hires and 62,000 separations during July, compared to June’s figures of 65,000 hires and 64,000 separations. Over the past year ending in July, both hires and separations averaged about 62,000 each month.
Of those separating from jobs in Nevada during July, there were 35,000 quits and 24,000 layoffs or discharges—numbers similar to those seen a month earlier when quits were also at 35,000 but layoffs and discharges totaled 26,000. The annual average for quits was around 36,000 per month with monthly values ranging between 31,000 and 52,000; layoffs and discharges averaged about 22,000 per month over a range from 16,000 to as high as 34,000.
These findings are part of the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), which compiles data on labor demand and workforce changes using several statistical sources including sample surveys and employment statistics programs.
The next release of state-level JOLTS estimates is scheduled for October 22, covering August data.
The definitions used for job openings require positions to be open on the last business day of each reference month under specific conditions set by JOLTS methodology. The number of unemployed persons per job opening helps gauge labor market tightness: a lower ratio indicates more available jobs relative to people seeking work; a higher ratio suggests more competition among job seekers for each position.
Further details on survey methods can be found through official technical notes provided by JOLTS.
