Average Monthly Quits Rate: Total nonfarm, Rhode Island
Verified average monthly quits rate for the selected Total nonfarm population in Rhode Island, United States, drawn from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025-annual).
Total nonfarm · Rhode Island, United States
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Where this sits
Across states, Rhode Island ranks 35th of 51 for total nonfarm average monthly quits rate, below the middle. It sits 5% below the national U.S. figure of 2%. The range runs from 1.4% in Massachusetts to 2.7% in Indiana.
This is an average monthly rate: the share of employment that quit voluntarily in a typical month of the year shown. It is not an annual turnover rate and cannot be multiplied into one.
Voluntary departures in a month divided by that month's headcount, averaged over several months. Do not enter an annual turnover rate; the two are not comparable.
How Rhode Island, United States compares for Total nonfarm
Average monthly quits rate, same source and period. See all 52 states.
What this means
Quits in total nonfarm employment in Rhode Island averaged 1.9% of employment per month in 2025, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It describes a typical month, not the total share of employees who departed over 12 months. BLS also reported hires at 3.7% and layoffs and discharges at 1.5% for Rhode Island, so involuntary exits carried more weight here than voluntary ones alone would suggest. Compare the full picture with your own monthly separation records.
Average monthly quits rate: Total nonfarm vs regional average
| Measure | Total nonfarm | Regional average |
|---|---|---|
| Average monthly quits rate | 1.9% | 2.1% |