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- calendar_today November 2, 2026
Overview of Missouri Job Gains and Losses
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Mountain-Plains Information Office has released its report on Business Employment Dynamics in Missouri for the first quarter of 2026. According to Regional Commissioner James B. Howard, Jr., Missouri saw significant activity in gross job gains and losses among private sector establishments from December 2025 to March 2026.
Gross Job Gains and Gross Job Losses
During this period, private industry establishments in Missouri created 139,141 gross job gains while recording 133,205 gross job losses. The difference resulted in a net increase of 5,936 jobs in the state's private sector workforce.
Comparing Missouri and National Job Movement
Gross job gains accounted for 5.6% of private sector employment in Missouri for the first quarter of 2026. This figure was marginally higher than the national rate of 5.5%. Meanwhile, gross job losses in Missouri represented 5.3% of private sector employment, slightly lower than the national loss rate of 5.5%.
Industry Sector Insights
The employment data further broke down gross job changes by industry sectors. Out of the 11 published industry sectors in Missouri, five sectors reported gross job gains that exceeded gross job losses during the first quarter of 2026. This underlines varied economic dynamics across different sectors within the state.
Business Employment Dynamics and the Job Market
This latest release of business employment dynamics provides insight into the state’s job market and highlights positive trends in job growth for Missouri. The findings show that, as of early 2026, employers in the private sector are adding more jobs than they are eliminating, reflecting resilience in Missouri’s workforce.
Further Information
The detailed data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics are available for public review and provide additional context on job gains and losses across industry sectors in Missouri. These figures help track ongoing employment trends and inform economic planning throughout the state.
Source: suntimesnews.com.
