2024 Kids Count Data Book
The Annie E. Casey Foundation's KIDS COUNT® is a premier data source on children, youth, and families. Recently updated for 2024, the report and interactive data tool provides indicators for the nation, states, counties, and cities for factors such as demographics, education, economic well-being, family and community, health, and safety. Click on the link above to explore the latest data for Missouri’s youth.
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Personal Care and Service Occupations include workers who care for children, animals, fitness, and beauty needs. Overall employment in Personal Care and Service Occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032. About 752,700 openings are projected each year nationally due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently. There were 56,100 workers in these occupations in Missouri in 2023 and the median annual wage was $34,530. Educational requirements for positions in this occupational group range from a high school diploma to postsecondary nondegree awards to an associate degree.
