Industries Laying Off the Most Workers

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13. Durable goods manufacturing
> Layoff and discharges rate, January 2023: 0.7% (total: 57,000)
> Quit rate, January 2023: 1.8% (total: 144,000)
> Hire rate, January 2023: 2.8% (total: 224,000)
> Avg. annual wage: $70,654

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12. Mining and logging
> Layoff and discharges rate, January 2023: 0.8% (total: 5,000)
> Quit rate, January 2023: 2.5% (total: 15,000)
> Hire rate, January 2023: 3.9% (total: 25,000)
> Avg. annual wage: $88,312

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11. Retail trade
> Layoff and discharges rate, January 2023: 0.9% (total: 137,000)
> Quit rate, January 2023: 4.1% (total: 633,000)
> Hire rate, January 2023: 5.0% (total: 778,000)
> Avg. annual wage: $37,212

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10. Accommodation and food services
> Layoff and discharges rate, January 2023: 1.0% (total: 139,000)
> Quit rate, January 2023: 5.4% (total: 756,000)
> Hire rate, January 2023: 7.2% (total: 1,017,000)
> Avg. annual wage: $27,139

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9. Wholesale trade
> Layoff and discharges rate, January 2023: 1.0% (total: 62,000)
> Quit rate, January 2023: 1.7% (total: 104,000)
> Hire rate, January 2023: 3.1% (total: 186,000)
> Avg. annual wage: $73,407