Job postings on Indeed by sector as of October 20, 2023

 Percentage Changes in Job Postings for selected sectors on Indeed in the United States from Previous Year

Analysis

The data shows that job postings on Indeed in the United States increased from the previous year in most occupations. The largest increases were in retail, personal care and home health, accounting, and installation and maintenance. These occupations are all in high demand due to the strong economy and the aging population.

There were a few occupations where job postings decreased from the previous year, including software development, customer service, media and communications, and education and instruction. These occupations may be facing challenges due to automation, the rise of the gig economy, or budget cuts.