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Connecting Regional Workforce Development
Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) works with regional partners to enhance the performance of the metropolitan economy and expand inclusive economic opportunity, focusing on workforce development systems and postsecondary educational attainment using research and analysis.
Employment by Industry
This chart provides a snapshot of total employment by industry for the Kansas City Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), representing a total of 1,128,547 jobs.
Jobs are grouped by industry using NAICS classifications — a categorization system used by business and government to classify establishments by type of economic activity. Health care and social assistance makes up the largest industry in the region with 14.4 percent of all jobs.
Key Industry Sectors
Watch for more data and analysis coming soon on these key industry sectors:
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Advanced Manufacturing |
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Architecture and Engineering |
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Finance and Insurance |
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Information Technology |
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Life Sciences |
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Supply Chain and Logistics |