
Workforce Research

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Career Research
Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (OES)
The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) program is a Federal-State cooperative effort that produces employment and wage estimates for about 800 different occupations. In Missouri, the program is operated by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development/Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC) in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Occupational Projections
Employment projections give an overview of where the Missouri economy may be headed based on past and present trends.
Career Grades Report
Find out which jobs have the best pay, most openings and fastest growth by knowing their grade.
Career Pathways
Career pathways highlight different jobs in sectors, from entry-level to higher skill, that are in demand
Labor Supply and Demand
Missouri Labor Supply and Demand Analysis
Compare which jobs are in high demand yet have few job seekers chasing those opportunities.
Closing the Gap
Supply and demand gaps exist in healthcare, business, and science and technology jobs.
Real-Time Job Summaries
Real-Time Labor Market Summaries covering the past 6 months.
Jobs and Education
Missouri Jobs by Education and Skill Level
Missouri has a wide range of occupations that require various levels of education and skill. This report will highlight the employment, openings, and wages of occupations based on education and skill level.
Education Pays
The link between education and earnings is clear. At each increased level of educational attainment, there is a significant increase in average wage.
Special Studies
STEM Occupations - New Report
Missouri Agriculture Prevailing Wage
Workforce Research Library
Review MERIC Library and select reports
Archived Recovery Data and Information
Occupations and industries with the most job postings during the month during the pandemic.