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
February (in thousands)
1
St. Louis(2)
1378.3
2
Kansas City
1085.8
3
Springfield
218.0
4
Columbia
99.6
5
Joplin
81.6
6
Jefferson City
75.1
7
St. Joseph
62.3
8
Cape Girardeau
45.0
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