Missouri’s job market remained strong in June 2025, with nonfarm payroll employment increasing by 7,900 jobs, according to the latest data from the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. The statewide unemployment rate held steady at 4 percent, reflecting consistent economic momentum heading into the second half of the year.
Job Growth Across Industries
In June 2025, Missouri’s total nonfarm payroll employment rose to 3,014,800, an increase of 7,900 jobs from the previous month. The May 2025 numbers were also revised upward by 4,600 jobs, showing stronger gains than initially reported.
- Private sector employment increased by 7,200 jobs
- Government employment added 700 jobs
Highlights by Sector (Month-over-Month):
- Private Education & Health Services: +6,800 jobs
- Leisure & Hospitality: +4,100 jobs
- Information: +200 jobs
- Mining, Logging & Construction: +1,100 jobs
Declines Noted In:
- Manufacturing: –1,600 jobs
- Trade, Transportation & Utilities: –1,200 jobs
- Professional & Business Services: –1,100 jobs
- Financial Activities: –800 jobs
- Other Services: –300 jobs
State government saw a gain of 1,300 jobs, partially offset by declines at the local (–400) and federal (–200) levels.
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Year-Over-Year Employment Growth
From June 2024 to June 2025, Missouri added 25,600 jobs overall.
Industries with Largest Annual Job Gains:
- Private Education & Health Services: +25,200 jobs
- Mining, Logging & Construction: +4,400 jobs
- Leisure & Hospitality: +3,100 jobs
- Other Services: +500 jobs
Annual Job Losses:
- Professional & Business Services: –5,400 jobs
- Trade, Transportation & Utilities: –4,600 jobs
- Information: –2,900 jobs
- Manufacturing: –2,500 jobs
- Financial Activities: –1,100 jobs
Government employment saw a year-over-year increase of 8,900 jobs, driven by growth in state (+6,800) and local (+4,000) government jobs, despite a decrease at the federal level (–1,900).
Missouri Unemployment Rate Overview – June 2025
Missouri’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.0% in June 2025, up slightly from 3.8% a year ago.
- Estimated unemployed Missourians: 127,564
- Month-over-month increase in unemployment: +2,527 people
The not-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, matching the national rate for June 2025. In comparison, the national seasonally adjusted rate was 4.1%.
Missouri Labor Force Participation Remains Strong
Missouri continues to outperform national benchmarks in key labor force indicators:
- Labor Force Participation Rate: 63.5% (vs. 62.3% nationally)
- Employment-Population Ratio: 61.0% (vs. 59.7% nationally)
- Unemployment Rate: 4.0% (vs. 4.1% nationally)
Missouri has maintained an unemployment rate at or below the national average for over a decade, reflecting the state’s ongoing economic resilience and strong workforce development efforts.
To view the full June 2025 Missouri Job Report, click here.
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