Workforce Statistics
We would like to thank all entities (businesses and dislocated workers) who voluntarily shared
information for our surveys.
Additionally, we would like to express our gratitude to our industry partners such as Ameren, Arcturis, Monsanto, The Newberry Group, Mark Andy and SSM Healthcare-St. Louis for participating in the case studies and providing valuable insights to complement the findings of the survey.
This report would also like to acknowledge the hardwork and support of several staff of the Missouri Career Centers and staff of the St. Louis Community College Division of Workforce & Community Development.
The principal authors of this report are Sonal Hate and Mary Bruton from Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC).
Workforce Intelligence Reports
Download copies of our online reports from this page in Adobe Acrobat format (a copy of Adobe Reader, typically installed on most computers, is required to view these documents).
State of the St. Louis Workforce 2009
This report provides critical workforce intelligence that business, economic development and education decision makers will find valuable as they develop strategies to address a changed environment for business development, economic development and talent development for our region.
- Executive Summary
- St. Louis Economy
- Employer Survey
- Dislocated Worker Survey
- Conclusion
- Appendices
Career Outlook 2016 - St. Louis Region
This insert lists the top 50 occupations for the region with the most openings between 2006-2016 (long term). Occupations include those which are graded the highest in their region based on openings, growth rate, and average wages.
- Long-term info (2006-2016)
- Information by Occupation Title
- Openings, growth rate, average wages, education requirements
- Workkeys Scores
St. Louis' Fastest Growing Occupations 2008-10
This insert lists the occupations with fastest project growth in the region between 2008-2010 (short term).
- Short-term info (2008-2010)
- Estimated annual openings
- Estimated wages
St. Louis' Top Openings 2008-10
This insert lists the top 20 openings in the region with most openings between 2008-2010 (short term). Job openings are classified as "Growth" or "Replacement" openings.
- Short-term info (2008-2010)
- Estimated total openings
- Estimated wages
Missouri Retail Trade Report 2007 - St. Louis Region
The report evaluates the retail strength of retail stores and the buying power of customers across Missouri by Workforce Investment Area. The report emphasizes the retail sales trends, commuting patterns of retail customers and the market area from which retail goods and services are purchased by retail stores and customers.
- Evaluates the retail strength of retail stores and the buying power of customers
- Report Website, providing information for all WIA areas in Missouri
Missouri Career Center Locations
The statewide network of Missouri Career Centers provides valuable workforce services: personalized career-assistance services from trained workforce specialists for job seekers; assistance from business representatives and access to other valuable business services for businesses.
- Click the city name for more info
- Or call 1-888-728-JOBS (5627)






