Historical data
Pick an indicator to see its long-run evolution.
Unemployment rate
1990–2024BLS state series.
Employment
People in work.
Total nonfarm payroll jobs
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, annual average (FRED MONA).
| Indicator | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Job growth (%) | 0.9 | 1.3 |
Unemployment
Share of the labor force out of work.
Unemployment rate
1976–2024BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, annual average of seasonally adjusted months (FRED MOUR).
| Indicator | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.6 | 4.1 |
Labor Force
People working or looking for work.
Civilian labor force
1976–2024BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, annual average (FRED MOLF).
| Indicator | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Labor force (millions) | 3.1 | 168 |
Occupations
Where people work.
Workers in management, business, science and arts occupations
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, civilian employed 16+, C24010 (2020 not released).
Salaries
What workers earn.
Average weekly earnings, private sector
2007–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, annual average (FRED SMU29000000500000011).
Average hourly earnings, private sector
2007–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, annual average (FRED SMU29000000500000003).
| Indicator | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage (USD) | 45800 | 48060 |
Remote Work
Working from home.
Workers who work from home
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, share of workers 16+, B08301 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Work from home (%) | 13 | 13.8 |
Workforce Participation
Share of adults in the labor force.
Labor force participation rate
1976–2024BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, annual average (FRED LBSSA29).
| Indicator | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Labor force participation (%) | 63 | 62.6 |