Makrognosis

Labor Force: Topeka, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-45820.LF.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)4.6%September 2025
Previous (y/y)4.0%August 2025
Level119,881 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Topeka, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was up 4.6% year on year in September 2025, compared with 4.0% in August 2025.

The level stood at 119,881 thousands.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −3.8% (Jan 2016) to 4.6% (Jun 2025), averaging 0.1%.

Labor Force: Topeka, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−4%−2%0%2%4%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Topeka, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Topeka, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)105k110k115k120k125k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Topeka, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026119,881 thousands—
August 2026122,026 thousands—
July 2026123,587 thousands—
June 2026122,766 thousands—
May 2026120,226 thousands—
April 2026120,743 thousands—
March 2026121,424 thousands—
February 2026122,663 thousands—
January 2026121,776 thousands—
December 2025122,721 thousands—
November 2025122,928 thousands—
September 2025124,306 thousands4.6
August 2025125,095 thousands4.0
July 2025126,832 thousands3.6
June 2025125,174 thousands4.6
May 2025121,994 thousands3.4
April 2025122,738 thousands4.1
March 2025122,334 thousands3.7
February 2025122,021 thousands4.1
January 2025121,262 thousands3.9
December 2024119,144 thousands2.3
November 2024119,128 thousands1.8
October 2024119,523 thousands1.8
September 2024118,840 thousands0.7

Last 24 observations. The full history (440 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 1990
Observations440
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsthousands
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high4.6% (Jun 2025)
10-year low−3.8% (Jan 2016)
10-year average0.1%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-45820.LF.M.NSA

This series is a labelled reference series (an official figure republished by an aggregator) rather than a first print from the agency itself.

Other United States indicators

Unemployment Rate: Topeka, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Topeka, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Topeka, KS (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Topeka, KS (SA)Unemployment: Topeka, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

National figure

United States Civilian Labor Force

FAQ

Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US-45820.LF.M.NSA.

Last updated 2026-11-08. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Labor Force: Topeka, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)”.