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State economy

Missouri economy

Missouri's unemployment rate was 3.6% in September 2026, up from 3.5% the month before and 3.9% a year earlier. That ranks 21 of 51 (1 = lowest); the national rate was 4.1%. Employers had 3.01 million jobs on their payrolls in September 2026, a gain of 28,400 (+1.0%) from a year earlier. Home prices (FHFA index) were +3.6% from a year earlier in Q2 2026. Median household income was $84,700 in 2025.

3.6%
unemployment rate
September 2026
Unemployment rate3.6%Rank 21 of 51 (1 = lowest)
10-year range2.4–11.6%Low Apr 2022 · high Apr 2020
Nonfarm jobs3.01M+1.0% in a year · rank 12
Home prices (FHFA)+3.6%1-year change · Q2 2026 · 5-yr +44%
Median household income$84,7002025 · rank 33 of 51

Missouri: unemployment rate

Missouri unemployment rateLine chart from Jan 1, 2006 to Sep 1, 2026. Latest 3.6%; high 11.6% on Apr 1, 2020; low 2.4% on Apr 1, 2022.2%4%6%8%10%12%20082010201220142016201820202022202420263.6%High 11.6%Low 2.4%

Missouri: jobs, change from a year earlier

Missouri nonfarm jobs, 12-month changeLine chart from Jan 1, 2001 to Sep 1, 2026. Latest +1.0%; high +9.7% on Apr 1, 2021; low -11.8% on Apr 1, 2020.-15%-10%-5%0%5%10%20052010201520202025+1.0%High +9.7%Low -11.8%

Missouri: home prices, change from a year earlier

Missouri FHFA house price index, 12-month changeLine chart from Jan 1, 2001 to Apr 1, 2026. Latest +3.6%; high +18.2% on Apr 1, 2022; low -5.1% on Jan 1, 2010.-10%-5%0%5%10%15%20%20052010201520202025+3.6%High +18.2%Low -5.1%

Missouri: median household income

Missouri median household incomeLine chart from Jul 1, 1984 to Jul 1, 2025. Latest $84,700; high $84,700 on Jul 1, 2025; low $20,780 on Jul 1, 1984.$20,000$40,000$60,000$80,000$100,0001990199520002005201020152020$84,700Low $20,780

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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (unemployment, nonfarm payrolls; seasonally adjusted), Federal Housing Finance Agency (all-transactions house price index), U.S. Census Bureau (median household income, current dollars), via FRED. US unemployment rate: 4.1% (October 2026).