By Trish Svoboda

Initial approximations released by the Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 2.7% in March. This remains steady from February and matches the rate recorded in March 2023.

The seasonally adjusted job figures for Kansas reveal a total nonfarm payroll employment rise of 6,400 from February. This total includes both private-sector and government employers. Specifically, private sector positions surged by 5,500 during the month, while government jobs saw an increase of 900.

Since March 2023, Kansas has witnessed a surge in seasonally adjusted total nonfarm employment, totaling an increase of 21,800 jobs. This growth is attributed to a rise of 16,400 private sector positions and an increase of 5,400 government jobs.

The April 2024 Labor Report will be released on Friday, May 17.