As of 2025, there are over 130 million people employed in consumer services jobs in the United States, with approximately 9 million job openings currently available in this sector
. This sector includes industries such as retail, healthcare, hospitality, financial services, education, and more, reflecting a broad range of consumer- facing roles
. The consumer services sector represents a substantial portion of the workforce, with about 79-81% of the U.S. workforce employed in service-related jobs
. Job openings vary by industry, with healthcare, retail, and hospitality being major sources of new employment opportunities
. Additionally, some states like Nevada, Colorado, and the Carolinas have seen significant increases (70-100%) in consumer services job openings from 2020 to 2023
. In summary, the consumer services sector in the U.S. offers roughly 9 million job openings as of 2025, within a total employment base exceeding 130 million workers
