Makrognosis

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

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-48620.LF.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)1.2%September 2025
Previous (y/y)1.1%August 2025
Level334,580 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was up 1.2% year on year in September 2025, compared with 1.1% in August 2025.

The level stood at 334,580 thousands.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −2.5% (Apr 2021) to 4.0% (Mar 2016), averaging 1.0%.

Labor Force: Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−4%−2%0%2%4%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)260k280k300k320k340k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026334,580 thousands—
August 2026337,716 thousands—
July 2026338,864 thousands—
June 2026337,941 thousands—
May 2026334,061 thousands—
April 2026336,793 thousands—
March 2026337,970 thousands—
February 2026339,399 thousands—
January 2026338,060 thousands—
December 2025339,995 thousands—
November 2025341,966 thousands—
September 2025342,136 thousands1.2
August 2025340,417 thousands1.1
July 2025344,183 thousands0.8
June 2025342,669 thousands1.2
May 2025339,013 thousands1.1
April 2025340,649 thousands1.4
March 2025340,786 thousands1.4
February 2025339,731 thousands1.5
January 2025338,844 thousands1.9
December 2024336,021 thousands1.7
November 2024338,211 thousands1.7
October 2024334,215 thousands0.3
September 2024338,225 thousands1.4

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 high4.0% (Mar 2016)
10-year low−2.5% (Apr 2021)
10-year average1.0%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-48620.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: Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Wichita, KS (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Wichita, KS (SA)Unemployment: Wichita, 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-48620.LF.M.NSA.

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