Unemployment Rises to 4% as Missouri Adds 3,700 Jobs in May

Unemployment rises to 4% as Missouri adds 3,700 jobs in May

Missouri gained 3,700 nonfarm payroll jobs in May 2025, though the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4 percent. The monthly increase in employment was driven by gains in both private industry and government, which added 3,600 and 100 jobs, respectively. Over the year, Missouri’s nonfarm employment rose […] The post Unemployment rises to 4% as Missouri adds 3,700 jobs in May appeared fir…

Missouri Adds 3,700 Jobs in May as Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly

Missouri’s economy saw a modest boost in May 2025 with the addition of 3,700 nonfarm payroll jobs, according to the latest report from the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development. However, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate also rose slightly, ticking up to 4 percent from April’s 3.9 percent. Private sector jobs accounted for the bulk of the gains, adding 3,600 positions, while government employment grew by…