Missouri unemployment is steady, but the summer job outlook for teens is weak ^74.3%

STLPR - By Katie Grawitch - 5/22/2026, 5:00 PM

Negativity Bias 30.6% - Framing Effect 23.3% - Confirmation Bias 20.9%

Unemployment remained steady in Missouri in April — but teen summer hiring may hit a record low this year. The April 2026 Missouri Jobs Report has seasonally adjusted unemployment at 3.8%, down slightly from March and the same time last year. That’s compared to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. more