Figure 5. Annual hires as a percentage of 2007 levels, 2014
Industry and region Percent

Total

94

Mining and logging

123

Construction

80

Durable goods

71

Nondurable goods

68

Wholesale trade

83

Retail trade

97

Transportation, warehousing, and utilities

117

Information

99

Finance and insurance

78

Real estate and rental and leasing

77

Professional and business services

107

Educational services

111

Health care and social assistance

106

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

107

Accommodation and food services

92

Other services

98

Federal government

46

State and local government

93

Northeast

93

South

95

Midwest

97

West

92

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