Aspen Tech Labs: US job postings hit 6.74 million in September 2026, up 5.7% YoY; agency nursing postings up 64%
Key points
- US job postings reached 6.74 million in September 2026, up 5.7% YoY
- Agency nursing postings rose 64.4%; direct-employer nursing postings fell 1.7%
- On Google for Jobs, Indeed retook the top apply-button spot at 19.7%; Glassdoor fell to 1.9%
According to Aspen Tech Labs' JobMarketPulse data, US job postings reached 6.74 million in September 2026, up 5.7% YoY. Agency nursing postings rose 64.4% while direct-employer nursing postings fell 1.7%. On Google for Jobs, Glassdoor's apply-button share fell from 4.7% to 1.9% and Indeed retook the top spot at 19.7%.
Original report: Job Board Doctor ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports.