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3. Construction
> Layoff and discharges rate, January 2023: 2.2% (total: 172,000)
> Quit rate, January 2023: 2.2% (total: 176,000)
> Hire rate, January 2023: 5.0% (total: 391,000)
> Avg. annual wage: $72,710
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2. Professional and business services
> Layoff and discharges rate, January 2023: 2.3% (total: 528,000)
> Quit rate, January 2023: 2.2% (total: 498,000)
> Hire rate, January 2023: 5.2% (total: 1,190,000)
> Avg. annual wage: $75,557
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1. Arts, entertainment, and recreation
> Layoff and discharges rate, January 2023: 2.5% (total: 59,000)
> Quit rate, January 2023: 3.3% (total: 81,000)
> Hire rate, January 2023: 6.9% (total: 165,000)
> Avg. annual wage: $32,959
