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
August (in thousands)
1
St. Louis(2)
1411.5
2
Kansas City
1118.5
3
Springfield
215.1
4
Columbia
97.6
5
Joplin
81.2
6
Jefferson City
76.8
7
St. Joseph
62.5
8
Cape Girardeau
45.0
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