Preliminary estimates reported by Kansas Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 2.8% in April. This is an increase from 2.7% in March and an increase from 2.7% in April 2023.
KDOL Secretary Amber Shultz says, “The state has maintained an
unemployment rate below 3.0% since October 2021.”
Seasonally adjusted job estimates for Kansas indicate total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 2,000 from March. Total nonfarm includes private sector and government employers. Private sector jobs increased by 1,700 over the month, while government increased by 300.
Since April 2023 Kansas’ seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs have increased by 23,000. This change is due to an increase of 17,500 private sector jobs and an increase of 5,500 government jobs.