Figure 2. Average monthly job openings as a percent of 2007 levels, 2014
Industry and region Percent

Total

102

Mining and logging

206

Construction

74

Durable goods

85

Nondurable goods

85

Wholesale trade

74

Reatail trade

118

Transportation, warehousing, and utilities

102

Information

72

Finance and insurance

108

Real estate and rental and leasing

97

Professional and business services

115

Educational services

118

Health care and social assistance

105

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

98

Accommodation and food services

111

Other services

81

Federal government

127

State and local government

96

Northeast

103

South

98

Midwest

125

West

92

Source: Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.