Overall unemployment rate moved up to 4.3% with the biggest shift in Transportation & Utilities, which gained 300 roles, based on the most recently available information published in July 2021.
Total employment in the St. Joseph, MO-KS market rose by 372 jobs in June and the unemployment rate increased compared to the prior month by 70 bps to 4.3%. The national unemployment rate increased by 60 bps over the same time to 6.1%.
- St. Joseph, MO-KS unemployment rate is 179 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 150 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
- Average wages (per hour) declined in June versus prior month by -4.1% and are down compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.5% . Key sectors include:
- Transportation & Utilities: 11,100; +300
- Government: 10,400; -200
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through June 2021 (Data published July 2021 and reports created on July 28, 2021). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.