Missouri reports October job postings

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC) has released its October report of job demand, top occupations and top industries.

 

Job Demand

 

Job postings increased 11.2 percent from October 2023 to October 2024.

In October 2024, there were 63,290 online job postings compared to 56,940 in October 2023.

The seasonally adjusted October 2024 unemployment rate of 3.8 percent in Missouri was slightly lower than last month’s (September 2024) rate of 3.9 percent and was higher than last year’s (October 2023) rate of 3.3 percent.

 

Online job postings for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing had the largest increase (36%), while Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurses had the largest decrease in online job postings (-7%). See the chart:

 

 

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services had the largest increase (33%) in online job postings compared to last year, while Accommodation and Food Services had the largest decrease (-27%) in online job postings. See the chart: