Missouri’s July 2026 labor market data continues a strong trend. The state added jobs across nearly every sector, unemployment fell again, and year-over-year job growth reached its highest point in this series — nearly 30,000 positions added compared to July...
Missouri’s June 2026 labor market data includes a milestone worth noting: total nonfarm payroll employment crossed the 3 million mark for the first time, reaching 3,000,900 jobs. Paired with a declining unemployment rate and strong year-over-year job growth, the...
Missouri is making a significant move to expand workforce opportunities across the state. The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) has announced a statewide goal of serving 100,000 new apprentices by September 30, 2027, and the...
Missouri’s May 2026 labor market data reflects continued stability. The state added jobs across multiple sectors, the unemployment rate held steady, and Missouri maintained its long-standing edge over national workforce benchmarks. Here’s what the numbers...
Missouri’s April 2026 labor market data brings good news. The state added jobs, the unemployment rate dropped, and Missouri continues to outperform national workforce benchmarks by a significant margin. Here’s a closer look at what the numbers show....
Missouri’s latest labor market data offers a mixed but largely stable picture heading into spring 2026. While the state saw a modest decline in overall employment last month, Missouri continues to outperform the nation on key workforce indicators — and that...
