Employment in Kansas

~1.48 million
Total nonfarm employment
2024

Historical data

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Compared to the United States

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Side-by-side comparison of Kansas vs. the U.S. average.

National ranking

How states rank by employment.

#1Colorado3,100,000
#2Minnesota3,010,000
#3Oregon2,070,000
#4Utah1,730,000
#5Nevada1,570,000
#6New Mexico923,000
#7New Hampshire764,000
#8Maine692,000
#9Montana553,000
#10South Dakota487,000
#11Rhode Island39,000
#12Wyoming50
#13Alaska33%
#14Delaware26
#15Vermont20
#16Texas14.8M
#17Florida10.8M
#18New York9.2M
#19Illinois6.28
#20Ohio5.59M
#21Georgia5.23M
#22North Carolina5.08M
#23Michigan4.65M
#24New Jersey4.53M
#25Virginia4.39M
#26Massachusetts3.63M
#27Arizona3.36M
#28Indiana3.28M
#29Wisconsin3.06M
#30Washington3.06M
#31Missouri2.99M
#32Kentucky0
#33Louisiana0

Overview

Kansas had about 1.48 million nonfarm jobs in 2024. This data point highlights how Kansas compares on employment relative to national benchmarks. Aerospace manufacturing and healthcare are among Kansas' largest employment sectors.

Did you know?

  • Aerospace manufacturing and healthcare are among Kansas' largest employment sectors.

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