Kansas Labor Information Center

Monthly Newsletter | June 2026
 

What's New?
 

May 2026 Labor Report
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*Data is preliminary.

Data is seasonally adjusted.
 
 

Monthly Spotlight

Kansas moves! From the truck depots lining I-70 to the distributions centers scattered across the Kansas City metro, the state’s transportation and warehousing sector keeps goods flowing and workers employed. This month’s spotlight takes a close look at the industry and the occupations within it, examining employment trends, wages, and regional patterns that keep goods transitioning into, out of, and within Kansas.
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Coming Soon/FYI
 

2026 Edition of the Kansas Wage Survey

Check back later this month for the 2026 Edition!
 

The Kansas Wage Survey is one of our most requested data sets. Here are some ways the data can be used:

  • State and local workforce investment boards, as well as training professionals, use the information to determine the need for local employment, training, and educational services.
  • Economic development specialists use the information to estimate available labor supply.
  • Researchers use the data to understand the structure of labor markets and to understand labor costs for new markets.
  • Students and counselors use the information for career planning.
  • Employers and compensation specialists use the data to determine equitable and competitive pay, to develop recruiting packages, and to make site selection decisions.
  • BLS and state workforce agencies use OEWS data to project employment and determine jobs in demand.
 

Population Estimates Scheduled to Release

On June 25, the Census Bureau will release Vintage 2025 population estimates by demographic characteristics. This release includes annual population estimates for the nation, states, metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas, and counties by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin between April 1, 2020, and July 1, 2025.
 

2024-2034 Statewide Industry and Occupational Employment Projections

Employment projections are released every two years in July. Projections inform researchers and other interested parties about the future direction of the labor market and its implications for the economy. Projections also play an important role in making career choices. While general interest in certain careers may impact occupational choices, information about future trends in employment or demand for labor helps identify practical options to ensure future job security.
 

Data Highlight
 

National Work from Home Day

National Work From Home Day recognizes the modern workplace’s flexibility and is observed the last Thursday in June. It’s a chance to appreciate the technological and cultural shifts that enable productivity from anywhere.



According to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 1-year estimates, 10.3% of Kansas workers age 16 and over, primarily worked from home.
 

View the U.S. Census Bureau's Commuting Data
 
 

Dashboard & Tutorial Highlight
 
 

Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) Dashboard

The LAUS program provides estimates of the labor force, employment, unemployment, and unemployment rates for states, counties, Metropolitan Statistical Areas, Local Workforce Investment Areas, and cities with populations of at least 25,000.
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ICYMI: May 2026 Newsletter

Have a question or data request? Email us at KDOL.Laborstats@ks.gov.
 

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