The Lead Off
- New analysis of federal labor data shows Indiana has one of the highest job resignation rates in the nation.
- The state ranks second in the U.S., with an estimated 91,500 people quitting jobs each month.
- Alaska ranks first nationally, while Massachusetts reports the lowest resignation rate.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (WOWO) Indiana is among the states with the highest job resignation rates in the country, according to a new analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
The study, conducted using data compiled by Template.net, reviewed state-level quit rates from September through December 2025 and measured resignations as a percentage of total employment.
Indiana ranks second in national resignation rates
The analysis found Indiana has an average resignation rate of 2.8, placing it second in the United States behind Alaska.
Researchers estimated that approximately 91,500 Hoosiers quit their jobs each month during the period examined.
Alaska ranked first nationally with a resignation rate of 2.83, followed by Montana in third place at 2.73. Louisiana, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming, North Dakota, Michigan, Idaho, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Ohio followed in the top tier of states with higher-than-average quit rates.
Massachusetts recorded the lowest resignation rate in the country at 1.4.
National trends show modest increase in quits
The Bureau of Labor Statistics data used in the analysis indicates that the national resignation rate increased slightly from 1.9 in December 2024 to 2.0 in December 2025.
Analysts say the data reflects ongoing labor market mobility, with employees continuing to change jobs at varying rates depending on state economies and employment conditions.
Regional patterns in resignation rates
The study identified notable regional differences, with several smaller population states appearing near the top of the list.
Alaska, Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming all ranked among the highest resignation rates, a trend the analysis suggests may be influenced by seasonal employment patterns and smaller labor markets.
Indiana’s position near the top of the ranking was notable due to its larger workforce and manufacturing base compared to several other high-ranking states.
Michigan and Ohio also appeared in the top 10, with resignation rates of 2.4 and 2.33 respectively.
Interpretation of findings
A spokesperson for Template.net said higher resignation rates in some states may reflect labor market dynamics and worker mobility trends.
The spokesperson noted that states with smaller or seasonal labor markets may experience higher quit rates due to frequent job changes, while more industrial states may reflect broader workforce confidence in job availability.
Context on data and limitations
The analysis is based on monthly quit estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and averages calculated over a four-month period from September to December 2025.
Experts note that resignation rates can vary due to seasonal employment shifts, industry concentration, and broader economic conditions.
Next steps in labor reporting
Federal labor data will continue to be updated monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, providing ongoing insight into workforce trends, job mobility, and regional employment changes across the United States.
The Takeaway
- Indiana ranks second nationally in job resignation rates, with an estimated 91,500 workers quitting each month, according to analysis of federal labor data.
- Alaska leads the nation, while states like Massachusetts report significantly lower resignation rates, highlighting wide regional differences in workforce turnover.
- Analysts say the findings reflect continued labor market mobility, with variation influenced by industry mix, population size, and seasonal employment patterns.
Survey using US Bureau of Labor Statistics by Template.Net
