~1.53 million
Labor force
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 labor force.
| #1 | Colorado | 3,240,000 |
| #2 | Minnesota | 3,100,000 |
| #3 | Oregon | 2,160,000 |
| #4 | Kentucky | 2,080,000 |
| #5 | Louisiana | 2,050,000 |
| #6 | Utah | 1,790,000 |
| #7 | Nevada | 1,650,000 |
| #8 | New Mexico | 960,000 |
| #9 | New Hampshire | 785,000 |
| #10 | Montana | 570,000 |
| #11 | Rhode Island | 563,000 |
| #12 | South Dakota | 497,000 |
| #13 | Delaware | 500 |
| #14 | Washington | 63.8M |
| #15 | Arizona | 61.5M |
| #16 | Oklahoma | 61% |
| #17 | Maine | 60.8% |
| #18 | Wyoming | 50 |
| #19 | Vermont | 25 |
| #20 | Alaska | 22% |
| #21 | Texas | 15.4M |
| #22 | Florida | 11.2M |
| #23 | New York | 9.6M |
| #24 | North Dakota | 9% |
| #25 | Illinois | 6.6 |
| #26 | Pennsylvania | 6.5 |
| #27 | Ohio | 5.85M |
| #28 | Georgia | 5.42M |
| #29 | North Carolina | 5.28M |
| #30 | Michigan | 4.87M |
| #31 | New Jersey | 4.75M |
| #32 | Virginia | 4.53M |
| #33 | Massachusetts | 3.79M |
| #34 | Tennessee | 3.44M |
| #35 | Indiana | 3.42M |
| #36 | Wisconsin | 3.15M |
| #37 | Missouri | 3.1M |
Overview
Kansas' civilian labor force totaled roughly 1.53 million workers in 2024. This data point highlights how Kansas compares on labor force relative to national benchmarks. Kansas' labor force has grown modestly, aided by international migration into metro areas.
Did you know?
- Kansas' labor force has grown modestly, aided by international migration into metro areas.