Industry Projections 2024 to 2034
Missouri employment is projected to grow by 3.2 percent from 2024 to 2034. Over the decade by industry sector, the fastest employment growth is projected to be in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (9.3%); Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting (7.1%); Health Care and Social Assistance (5.9%); and Utilities (5.8%). Details on projected growth by industry are available for the state and each region in a web tool and downloadable Excel files.
Regional Profiles for Localized Data
Localized data is essential to understand Missouri’s diverse economy and regional variations across the state. Regional profiles on MERIC’s website provide county and regional level data for a variety of key labor market information data sets. Recent updates to the regional profiles include 2024-2034 industry and occupational projections and the latest personal and per capita income for each region. Explore the latest regional labor market data in this interactive tool.
Videos
Click on the following link to view instructional videos on how to use and view reports and data on the MERIC website.
