Average Monthly Quits Rate: Total nonfarm, South Carolina
Verified average monthly quits rate for the selected Total nonfarm population in South Carolina, United States, drawn from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025-annual).
Total nonfarm · South Carolina, United States
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Where this sits
Across states, South Carolina ranks 10th of 51 for total nonfarm average monthly quits rate, among the highest. It sits 15% above 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 South Carolina, United States compares for Total nonfarm
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What this means
South Carolina saw quits in total nonfarm employment average 2.3% of employment per month in 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is an average monthly rate rather than a whole-year departure figure. The BLS reported a 4.0% hires rate and a 4.8% job openings rate for the state, indicating employers were bringing people in faster than voluntary exits were taking them out. Weigh these against your own monthly separation data before deciding what they mean for your headcount.
Average monthly quits rate: Total nonfarm vs regional average
| Measure | Total nonfarm | Regional average |
|---|---|---|
| Average monthly quits rate | 2.3% | 2.1% |