~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.
| #1 | Colorado | 3,100,000 |
| #2 | Minnesota | 3,010,000 |
| #3 | Oregon | 2,070,000 |
| #4 | Utah | 1,730,000 |
| #5 | Nevada | 1,570,000 |
| #6 | New Mexico | 923,000 |
| #7 | New Hampshire | 764,000 |
| #8 | Maine | 692,000 |
| #9 | Montana | 553,000 |
| #10 | South Dakota | 487,000 |
| #11 | Rhode Island | 39,000 |
| #12 | Wyoming | 50 |
| #13 | Alaska | 33% |
| #14 | Delaware | 26 |
| #15 | Vermont | 20 |
| #16 | Texas | 14.8M |
| #17 | Florida | 10.8M |
| #18 | New York | 9.2M |
| #19 | Illinois | 6.28 |
| #20 | Ohio | 5.59M |
| #21 | Georgia | 5.23M |
| #22 | North Carolina | 5.08M |
| #23 | Michigan | 4.65M |
| #24 | New Jersey | 4.53M |
| #25 | Virginia | 4.39M |
| #26 | Massachusetts | 3.63M |
| #27 | Arizona | 3.36M |
| #28 | Indiana | 3.28M |
| #29 | Wisconsin | 3.06M |
| #30 | Washington | 3.06M |
| #31 | Missouri | 2.99M |
| #32 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #33 | Louisiana | 0 |
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.