Kansas Labor Information Center

Monthly Newsletter | April 2026

What's New?

February 2026 Labor Report

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*Data is preliminary.

Data is seasonally adjusted.

Monthly Spotlight

Across Kansas, employers and workers are building careers the “earn-while-you-learn” way, pairing on-the-job training with classroom instruction and a paycheck from day one. This month’s spotlight takes a closer look at the data behind the growth of the registered apprenticeship program. We examine active apprentice counts, wages in apprenticeship-eligible occupations, and which of those occupations appear on KDOL’s high demand list.

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Population Estimates

Estimates of Population and Demographic Components of Change for Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas and Counties were released on March 26, 2026. Here are some county level highlights for Kansas.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Estimates of the Resident Population (CO-EST2025-POP-20)

Coming Soon/FYI

May Labor Report Release Dates

Access KDOL's Labor Report Release Calendar here
March Estimates: May 1, 2026
April Estimates: May 22, 2026

National Apprenticeship Week

April 26 - May 2, 2026

The KANSASWORKS Office Of Registered Apprenticeship will host the 4th A nnual National Apprenticeship Week Summit at the Docking State Office Building in Topeka, KS on April 29th, 2026.

Annual and 4th Quarter QCEW Data are published each year in May

The Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program tabulates the number of establishments--as well as employment and wage information--for workers covered by State Unemployment Insurance (UI) laws and federal workers covered by the Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE) program. Data is available for the state, Metropolitan Statistical Areas, Local Workforce Investment Areas, and each county in Kansas.

The following Population Estimates will release in May 2026

City and town (incorporated place and minor civil division) population
National, State, and County housing units

Learn more about the U.S. Census Bureau’s release schedule here

Data Highlight

Lineman Appreciation Day

Observed each year on April 18, this day honors those who keep our electrical systems running safely and reliably. Lineworkers put their lives on the line to restore power, maintain infrastructure, and ensure our communities stay connected. This day is a reminder to recognize their skill, dedication, and the essential role they play in powering our everyday lives.

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

SOC Code: 49-9051

What They Do

Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.

Wage Estimates for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Kansas

0.0%

Average Annual Growth Statewide

116

Average Annual Statewide Openings

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job Training

Long-Term on-the-job Training

Work Experience

None

Source: Labor Market Information Division of the Kansas Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics; Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)

Source: Labor Market Information Division of the Kansas Department of Labor and the U.S. Employment and Training Administration; 2022-2032 Occupational Projections

ICYMI: March 2026 Newsletter

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