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Labor Market Information

General Information
Welcome to the Kansas Labor Market Information Web site. This site has economic information to help you make informed decisions. No matter who you are, Labor Market Information Services can provide the information you need to be competitive in the global marketplace.

Employers
What jobs are in demand? How much do occupations and industries pay? How many workers are unemployed? Interested in workplace safety statistics?

Job Seekers & Students
Find tools and information to help you find the right job. Information on what a job pays, what is required to enter that profession, what job opportunities are available, and other resources can help you as you look for that "just right job."

Educators
Research labor market, economic and demographic data. Download brochures and handouts.

Regional Information
We support economic development efforts in Kansas. Either by local area designation or other geographic regions, this regional information will assist you as you work within a specific area.

Unemployment Insurance (UI) Statistics
Research unemployment insurance­related data including unemployment claims, benefit payments, contributions, trust fund balances and adequacy, insured unemployment rates, the taxable wage base and employment security law changes. A FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section is also included.

Research & Data Center
Explore a wide variety of statistical and economic data, including tables with wages, population and labor force demographics, occupational and industry projections, health, employment, job vacancies and many other resources.

Workforce Information Database
The Kansas Labor Market Information database allows professionals to search for labor market data by statewide, county or geographic areas. Please visit the database for more in depth analysis of Industry, Occupation, Income, Wage and Area Profile information.

Site Map
Can't find what you are looking for? Refer to our site map with an easy-to-use directory by category.

For assistance, e-mail laborstats@dol.ks.gov or contact us at:
Kansas Department of Labor
Labor Market Information Services
401 SW Topeka Boulevard
Topeka, Kansas 66603
785.296.5000
Fax: 785.296.5286

 

Current Conditions
October 2008
Unemployment rate 4.5%
Unemployment claims 17,296
Non-Farm Employment 1,402,300
Civilian Labor Force 1,497,596
CPI-Midwest (since October 2007) 3.3%
View October Labor Report

 

What's New
2004-2014 Occupational Outlook
2008 Job Vacancy Survey
Job Vacancy information for occupations in Kansas.
2007 Job Vacancy Survey
Job Vacancy information for occupations in Kansas.
2008 Kansas Wage Survey
Wage information for occupations in Kansas.
2008 Kansas Economic Report
Summary of economic conditions in Kansas.
 


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Page last updated November 20, 2008