Kansas Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Kansas fell 0.0 percentage points in November 2022 to 2.8%. The state unemployment rate was 0.8 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Kansas peaked in April 2020 at 12.2% and is now 9.4 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.3% in May 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.5 percentage points. You can also see Kansas unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.6% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
Kansas | 2.8% | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Note: All comparisons are made with November data as December 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 181,462. There are now 138,876 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 35,299 in May 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 7,287. Kansas job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Kansas | 42,586 | +1,270 | +984 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Kansas Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Kansas Unemployment Rate |
Kansas Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
December 2022 | 3.5% | — | — |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 2.8% | 42,586 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 2.8% | 41,316 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 2.6% | 39,480 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 2.5% | 38,170 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 2.4% | 36,809 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 2.4% | 35,980 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 2.3% | 35,299 |
April 2022 | 3.6% | 2.4% | 35,330 |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 2.4% | 36,106 |
February 2022 | 3.8% | 2.5% | 37,248 |
January 2022 | 4.0% | 2.6% | 38,997 |