Each major MSA (metropolitan statistical area) in the United States experienced a decrease in the number of total job openings from August 2014 to September 2014. Of all the major MSAs during this span, the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island MSA had the largest number of total openings for September, while the Ocean City MSA had the smallest decrease in job openings.
| Month | MSA | Total Openings | New Openings |
| Sep-14 | New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA | 164,748 | -32,386 |
| Sep-14 | Ocean City, NJ | 1,978 | -425 |
Source: BLS