Missouri Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Missouri rose 0.2 percentage points in October 2023 to 3.1%. The state unemployment rate was 0.8 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Missouri peaked in April 2020 at 11.4% and is now 8.3 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.1% in May 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 1.0 percentage points. You can also see Missouri unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.9% | +0.1 | +0.2 |
| Missouri | 3.1% | +0.2 | +0.4 |
Unemployment Rate: Missouri, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Missouri Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Missouri peaked in April 2020 at 335,026. There are now 237,214 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 65,182 in June 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 32,630. Missouri job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 97,812 | +6,137 | +14,662 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Missouri Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Missouri Unemployment Rate |
Missouri Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | 3.9% | 3.1% | 97,812 |
| September 2023 | 3.8% | 2.9% | 91,675 |
| August 2023 | 3.8% | 2.8% | 87,977 |
| July 2023 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 84,181 |
| June 2023 | 3.6% | 2.6% | 81,542 |
| May 2023 | 3.7% | 2.5% | 78,899 |
| April 2023 | 3.4% | 2.5% | 77,926 |
| March 2023 | 3.5% | 2.5% | 77,410 |
| February 2023 | 3.6% | 2.6% | 79,689 |
| January 2023 | 3.4% | 2.7% | 81,882 |
| December 2022 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 81,965 |
| November 2022 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 83,003 |
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