Hiring in 2025 looks different across every industry.
From fast-paced tech roles to the evolving demands in healthcare, understanding sector-specific benchmarks is essential to stay competitive.
At HireGen, we analyzed over 500,000 job postings and surveyed 1,200 HR professionals to bring you the definitive Industry Hiring Benchmarks 2025 report.
In this expanded edition, we dive deeper into regional trends, DEI hiring stats, remote work shifts, and recommendations for adapting your hiring strategy.
1. Average Time-to-Fill by Industry
Time-to-fill is the number of days it takes from publishing a job to a candidate accepting the offer. It's one of the most telling metrics in gauging recruitment efficiency.
Industry
Average Time-to-Fill (Days)
Technology
35
Healthcare
44
Retail
21
Finance
38
Manufacturing
30
Benchmark Source: HireGen Talent Analytics Report 2025
Insight: Tech and finance continue to face longer cycles due to niche skill demands and competitive markets. Meanwhile, retail hiring remains agile, reflecting its high-volume nature.
2. Offer Acceptance Rates
Offer acceptance rate reflects your employer brand strength and the alignment between candidate expectations and job offers.
Industry
Offer Acceptance Rate (%)
Technology
72%
Healthcare
85%
Retail
91%
Finance
78%
Manufacturing
82%
Observation: Healthcare's high rate is attributed to mission-driven work, while tech struggles with offer ghosting due to multiple parallel offers.
Read More: LinkedIn Global Recruiting Trends
3. Early Turnover Rates (within 90 days)
Turnover within the first 90 days often signals onboarding or expectation misalignment. The cost of early attrition can reach 30-50% of the role’s annual salary.
Industry
90-Day Turnover Rate (%)
Technology
17%
Healthcare
11%
Retail
23%
Finance
14%
Manufacturing
19%
Key Takeaway: A structured onboarding program and a realistic job preview are proven to cut early attrition by up to 45%.
Resource: SHRM Onboarding Guide
4. Top Hiring Challenges by Sector
Understanding what's slowing your hiring can reveal where to invest in tools, partnerships, or process improvements.
Industry
Top Challenge
Technology
Sourcing niche talent
Healthcare
Licensing and credential verification
Retail
High volume, seasonal hiring
Finance
Background checks and compliance
Manufacturing
Skilled labor shortage
Dive deeper: LinkedIn Talent Trends 2024
Solution Strategies: Leveraging automated verification (for healthcare), chatbots (for retail), and AI sourcing (for tech) can streamline recruitment workflows.
5. Popular Roles & Salary Benchmarks
Understanding compensation trends is key to winning offers in competitive sectors.
Technology
· Software Engineer: $120,000/year
· Data Scientist: $135,000/year
Healthcare
· Registered Nurse: $82,000/year
· Medical Technician: $60,000/year
Retail
· Store Manager: $55,000/year
· Sales Associate: $32,000/year
Finance
· Financial Analyst: $85,000/year
· Compliance Officer: $92,000/year
Manufacturing
· CNC Operator: $50,000/year
· Mechanical Engineer: $78,000/year
Salary source: Glassdoor Salary Explorer
6. Regional Hiring Variations
Hiring metrics vary significantly by region. Here are some highlights from our regional analysis:
· Northeast US: Finance roles had the highest time-to-fill (avg. 42 days).
· West Coast: Tech roles experienced the highest turnover (22% within 90 days).
· Midwest: Manufacturing has a hiring rebound, with 12% more open roles YoY.
Regional Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics
7. DEI Hiring Benchmarks
Companies investing in DEI hiring saw improved engagement, innovation, and performance.
Industry
% Diverse Hires in 2025
Technology
34%
Healthcare
47%
Retail
51%
Finance
39%
Manufacturing
28%
Note: DEI initiatives included blind hiring, diverse panels, and inclusive job descriptions.
Tool Highlight: Textio for inclusive job descriptions.
8. Remote vs On-Site Hiring Trends
Hybrid and remote work continue to reshape hiring strategies.
Industry
% of Roles Posted as Remote
Technology
63%
Healthcare
19%
Retail
12%
Finance
44%
Manufacturing
9%
Takeaway: Offering flexibility boosts candidate attraction, especially in tech and finance.
Further Reading: Harvard Business Review on Remote Work
9. Tools Making a Difference
Across sectors, the following HR tech solutions saw the highest satisfaction ratings:
· ATS: ejobsitesoftware.com
· Onboarding: Enboarder
· Engagement: Culture Amp
· L&D: Degreed
Explore more tools: HireGen HR Tech Stack Guide
Conclusion
Whether you're competing for top tech talent or filling frontline retail roles, understanding industry-specific hiring benchmarks is crucial for making smarter hiring decisions.
These benchmarks help HR teams set realistic expectations, improve candidate experience, and optimize hiring workflows.
Next Steps:
· Benchmark your own metrics against these industry standards
· Audit your onboarding and early engagement strategies
· Evaluate your HR tech stack for modern hiring needs
Want tailored insights for your company?
Get a free custom hiring benchmark report at HireGen.com.
References:
· HireGen Talent Analytics Report 2025: https://www.hiregen.com/talent-analytics-2025
· SHRM Onboarding Guide: https://www.shrm.org
· LinkedIn Talent Trends 2024: https://www.linkedin.com/business/talent
· Glassdoor Salary Data: https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries
· Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://www.bls.gov
· Textio: https://textio.com
· Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/2023/10/the-future-of-flexible-work