Unemployment Rate
3.8%
Labor Force
99,866
Employed
96,098
Unemployed
3,768
Unemployment Rate Trend
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Top Paying Occupations in Joplin, MO-KS
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $324,090 |
| Dentists, General | $201,820 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $200,530 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $170,770 |
| Physician Assistants | $150,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $135,140 |
| Chief Executives | $134,670 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $129,810 |
| Pharmacists | $127,710 |
| Financial Managers | $127,550 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.