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In July, Kansas had a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.8%, the same as June and slightly higher than 3.7% in July 2024. The state’s labor force participation rate dropped to 66.9%.

Total nonfarm jobs, which include both private and government positions, fell by 4,300 from June. Private sector jobs rose by 700, while government jobs dropped by 5,000. The biggest private sector gains were in trade, transportation, and utilities (+1,300 jobs), while the largest loss was in leisure and hospitality (-900 jobs).

Compared to July 2024, Kansas has added 3,300 total nonfarm jobs. This includes an increase of 5,100 private sector jobs and a loss of 1,800 government jobs.