Missouri Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Missouri fell 0.1 percentage points in March 2023 to 2.5%. The state unemployment rate was 1.0 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 8.9 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.1% in May 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.4 percentage points. You can also see Missouri unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.5% | -0.1 | -0.1 |
Missouri | 2.5% | -0.1 | 0.0 |
Note: All comparisons are made with March data as April state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
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 257,618 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 65,182 in June 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 12,226. Missouri job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Missouri | 77,408 | -2,281 | +2,268 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Missouri Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Missouri Unemployment Rate |
Missouri Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
April 2023 | 3.4% | — | — |
March 2023 | 3.5% | 2.5% | 77,408 |
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 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 2.7% | 83,150 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 2.6% | 79,687 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 2.4% | 74,130 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 2.2% | 68,536 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 2.1% | 65,182 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 2.1% | 65,447 |