Kansas Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Kansas fell 0.0 percentage points in March 2023 to 2.9%. The state unemployment rate was 0.6 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Kansas peaked in April 2020 at 12.4% and is now 9.5 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.4% in February 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.5 percentage points. You can also see Kansas unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.5% | -0.1 | -0.1 |
Kansas | 2.9% | 0.0 | +0.5 |
Note: All comparisons are made with March data as April state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Kansas, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Kansas Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Kansas peaked in April 2020 at 185,693. There are now 141,802 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 35,704 in March 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 8,187. Kansas job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Kansas | 43,891 | -197 | +8,187 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Kansas Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Kansas Unemployment Rate |
Kansas Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
April 2023 | 3.4% | — | — |
March 2023 | 3.5% | 2.9% | 43,891 |
February 2023 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 44,088 |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 2.9% | 43,678 |
December 2022 | 3.5% | 2.9% | 43,868 |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 44,187 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 3.0% | 44,412 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 2.9% | 43,678 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 2.8% | 42,268 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 40,329 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 2.6% | 38,421 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 2.5% | 36,981 |