Missouri Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Missouri fell 0.2 percentage points in June 2010 to 9.1%. The state unemployment rate was 0.4 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Missouri peaked in July 2009 at 9.7% and is now 0.6 percentage points lower.
| Unemployment Rate | June 2010 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 9.5% | -0.2 | 0.0 |
| Missouri | 9.1% | -0.2 | -0.4 |
Unemployment Rate: Missouri, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Missouri Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Missouri peaked in August 2009 at 295,069. There are now 23,065 fewer people unemployed in the state. Missouri employment and jobs data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | June 2010 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 272,004 | -5,359 | -18,588 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Missouri Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Missouri Unemployment Rate |
Missouri Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2010 | 9.5% | 9.1% | 272,004 |
| May 2010 | 9.7% | 9.3% | 277,363 |
| April 2010 | 9.9% | 9.5% | 282,780 |
| March 2010 | 9.7% | 9.5% | 285,034 |
| February 2010 | 9.7% | 9.4% | 281,669 |
| January 2010 | 9.7% | 9.4% | 282,676 |
| December 2009 | 10.0% | 9.6% | 288,047 |
| November 2009 | 10.0% | 9.6% | 290,168 |
| October 2009 | 10.1% | 9.7% | 292,383 |
| September 2009 | 9.8% | 9.7% | 294,236 |
| August 2009 | 9.7% | 9.7% | 295,069 |
| July 2009 | 9.4% | 9.7% | 293,922 |
| June 2009 | 9.5% | 9.5% | 290,592 |