Industry Benchmarks & Performance Metrics

Healthcare workers show the highest burnout rate at 56%, with nurses experiencing 72% burnout. This correlates with 25.7% annual turnover, creating a staffing crisis that costs hospitals an average of $82,000 per nurse replacement.

Retail faces the second-highest turnover at 58.9%, driven by low engagement (23%), minimal career development, and wage pressures. The cost of constant hiring and training reduces profitability by an average of 11%.

Despite high salaries, tech workers report only 32% engagement and 42% burnout. The "always-on" culture and rapid change create sustained stress, leading to 21.5% annual turnover—costing companies $150,000+ per developer.

Manufacturing shows the best overall metrics with 41% engagement and only 16.2% turnover. Investment in training, clear career paths, and team-based culture create stability rarely seen in other sectors.

Consultants face 51% burnout rates due to travel demands, long hours, and constant client pressure. This drives 24.3% turnover, with most exits occurring between years 2-4 when burnout peaks.

Despite budget constraints, educators maintain 38% engagement through intrinsic motivation. However, 44% burnout and increasing workload threaten sustainability, with younger teachers leaving at unprecedented rates.