Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, both of which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey that measures non-farm employment, hours and earnings by industry. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Missouri Employees on Non-Farm Payrolls by Metropolitan Statistical Areas
Rank
Metropolitan Statistical Area
May (in thousands)
1
St. Louis(2)
1415.0
2
Kansas City
1115.5
3
Springfield
221.6
4
Columbia
101.2
5
Joplin
82.4
6
Jefferson City
77.1
7
St. Joseph
63.4
8
Cape Girardeau
45.7
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