5 Industries with the Highest Number of Quits in the US

2. Other Services

Quits Rate as of January 2024: 2.7%

The industry known as “Other Services (except Public Administration)” falls within the broader service-providing industries supersector category.

This sector includes establishments providing services that don’t fit neatly into other classification systems. Primarily, these establishments engage in activities such as repairing equipment and machinery, overseeing religious endeavors, providing grantmaking and advocacy services, offering dry cleaning and laundry services, personal care services, funeral services, pet care services, photo finishing services, temporary parking services, and dating services.

In January 2024, employment in other services saw a slight increase, with 5.872 million jobs, mainly in production and nonsupervisory roles, totaling 4.770 million. However, the unemployment rate rose to 4.0%, indicating a growing number of individuals seeking employment. Job openings surged to 418,000, potentially signaling increased demand, while hires and separations also saw an uptick, reaching 215,000 and 223,000 respectively.