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Feb
25
Arkansas Job Openings and Labor Turnover — December 2025

Arkansas had 65,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 68,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

Feb
25
Louisiana Job Openings and Labor Turnover — December 2025

Louisiana had 115,000 job openings in October 2025, compared to 105,000 openings in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

Feb
25
New Mexico Job Openings and Labor Turnover — December 2025

New Mexico had 33,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 42,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

Feb
25
Oklahoma Job Openings and Labor Turnover — December 2025

Oklahoma had 101,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 107,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

Feb
25
Texas Job Openings and Labor Turnover — December 2025

Texas had 603,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 623,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

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