Missouri Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Missouri rose 0.1 percentage points in November 2022 to 2.7%. The state unemployment rate was 0.9 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Missouri peaked in April 2020 at 11.2% and is now 8.5 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.4% in September 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.3 percentage points. You can also see Missouri unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.6% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
Missouri | 2.7% | +0.1 | -1.2 |
Note: All comparisons are made with November data as December 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 327,380. There are now 244,380 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 74,534 in September 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 8,466. Missouri job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
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Missouri | 83,000 | +4,132 | -37,511 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Missouri Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Missouri Unemployment Rate |
Missouri Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
December 2022 | 3.5% | — | — |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 83,000 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 2.6% | 78,868 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 2.4% | 74,534 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 2.5% | 76,156 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 2.5% | 77,923 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 2.8% | 84,911 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 96,461 |
April 2022 | 3.6% | 3.4% | 103,605 |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 3.6% | 109,993 |
February 2022 | 3.8% | 3.7% | 114,288 |
January 2022 | 4.0% | 3.8% | 118,044 |