June 2026 Labor Report

Employment and wage estimates are available now for the following areas:

• Kansas, Statewide
• Metropolitan Statistical Areas, including the Kansas Portion of the Kansas City MSA
• Workforce Development Areas
• Regions
• Counties

How can you use the data?

• Economic development specialists and researchers use the data to understand the structure of labor markets and to understand labor costs for new markets.
• Students, counselors, and job seekers 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.

Statewide projections by industry and occupation are available now!

Regional projections will be available later this year.



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.