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Kansas Top Employers
Kansas companies recruit from some of the nation's best universities and technical schools and benefit from pro-business legislation and low taxes. Most importantly, Kansas encourages business leaders to grow, innovate and think big. The Kansas economy has expanded from its original base in agribusiness into an economy with a diverse mix of professions. The largest employment sectors are services, wholesale and retail trade, manufacturing and government. The top employers in Kansas are ...
| Employer |
Number of Employees |
Type of Business |
| Spirit Aerosystems |
10,800 |
Aircraft Systems Manufacturing |
| Sprint/Nextel |
8,000 |
Aircraft Manufacturing |
| Cessna Aircraft |
5,000 |
Aircraft Manufacturing |
| Hawker Beechcraft |
4,500 |
Aircraft Manufacturing |
| General Motors |
4,100 |
Automobile Manufacturing |
| AT&T Corporation |
3,800 |
Communications Contact Center |
| United Parcel Service |
3,500 |
Package Delivery and Logistics |
| National Beef Packing (Liberal) |
3,300 |
Meat Packers Manufacturing |
| Black & Veatch |
3,500 |
Engineering Consulting |
| Tyson Fresh Meats (Holcomb) |
3,000 |
Meat Product Manufacturing |
| Farmers Insurance |
3,000 |
Insurance Customer Support |
| BNSF Railway |
3,000 |
Freight Railroad |
| Bombardier Aerospace |
2,800 |
Aerospace Manufacturing |
| Cargill Meat Solutions (Dodge City) |
2,700 |
Food Products |
| Garmin International |
2,700 |
GPS Device Design & Manufacturing |
| Optum RX |
2,600 |
Prescription Services Provider
Communication & Navigation |
| Honeywell |
2,600 |
Equipment |
| FedEx |
2,400 |
Package Delivery and Logistics |
| Koch Industries |
2,350 |
Chemical Technologies |
| Century Link |
1,800 |
Telecommunications |
| Ericsson |
1,700 |
Telecommunications |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield |
1,600 |
Insurance Agencies and Brockerages |
| Goodyear |
1,600 |
Tire Manufacturing |
| AGCO Corp. |
1,500 |
Farm Machinery Manufacturing |
| Source: KC and Wichita Book of Lists, LocationOne and Community websites |
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KANSAS ECONOMIC INDICATORS
Looking for a great place to grow your business? A place with low operating costs, talented workers and business-friendly policies? A place where innovation is the norm, not the exception? If this sounds like the perfect place for your business, then Kansas is where you need to be. The Kansas Economic Indicators are . . .
Job Trends, Wages and Market Data
Regional Population and Employment Data
| Employment to Population Ratio |
64.8 |
56.0 |
57.9 |
59.5 |
59.9 |
56.5 |
58.4 |
| Unemployment Rate |
6.7 |
11.7 |
6.2 |
9.8 |
8.6 |
8.2 |
8.9 |
| Cost of Living Index |
93.7 |
130.9 |
90.3 |
95.7 |
930 |
128.8 |
100.0 |
| Per Capita Personal Income |
40,481 |
44,481 |
37,277 |
44,140 |
38,248 |
50,545 |
41,663 |
State and Local Tax as a
Percentage of Personal Income, 2009 |
10.39 |
10.82 |
9.26 |
10.51 |
8.87 |
14.91 |
10.45 |
| Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, The Council for Community and Economic Research (ACCRA), U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Tax Policy Center. |
| Individual Kansas Communities |
| Dodge City, KS |
91.5 |
| Garden City, KS |
95.4 |
| Hutchinson, KS |
94.1 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS |
99.3 |
| Lawrence, KS (MSA) |
95.6 |
| Manhattan, KS |
93.8 |
| Salina, KS |
88.8 |
| Topeka, KS (MSA) |
93.1 |
| Wichita, KS |
92.1 |
| U.S. Average |
100.0 |
| Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index |
| State |
Taxable Wages |
Average
Unemployment
Insurance Rate on
Taxable Wages |
| Kansas |
$8,000 |
4.12% |
| California |
$7,000 |
5.46% |
| New York |
$8,500 |
4.62% |
| Illinois |
$12,740 |
3.99% |
| Missouri |
$13,000 |
2.31% |
| Oklahoma |
$18,600 |
2.03% |
| Source: U.S. Department of Labor |
2010
Ranking |
2008
Ranking |
2006
Ranking |
State |
Index
Rate |
| 43 |
42 |
43 |
Kansas |
1.55 |
| 5 |
13 |
2 |
California |
2.68 |
| 13 |
19 |
10 |
New York |
2.34 |
| 33 |
28 |
24 |
Missouri |
1.90 |
| 3 |
10 |
20 |
Illinois |
3.05 |
| 4 |
9 |
13 |
Oklahoma |
2.87 |
| Source: Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Information Management Division, October 2010 |
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Kansas Labor Summary
One of the positive factors in the expansion of the Kansas economy is the Kansas worker. A highly motivated and well-educated workforce is ready to assist your firm. Though much of the state's population is concentrated in its metropolitan areas, firms locating in any region of the state will find a high-quality workforce ready to put its talents to work. If your company would like estimates of the potential labor supply for a particular community, please contact us. The Kansas Workforce Summary includes ...
| Population (in thousands) |
2,871.2 |
2,859.1 |
2,832.7 |
1.4% |
| Labor Force (in thousands) |
1,505.0 |
1,504.9 |
1,507.6 |
-0.2% |
| Employment (in thousands) |
1,404.3 |
1,397.2 |
1,399.4 |
0.4% |
| Unemployment (%) |
6.7% |
7.2% |
7.2% |
-6.9% |
| Non-Farm Wage & Salary Employment (in thousands) |
1,337.0 |
1,327.5 |
1,342.7 |
-0.4% |
| Source: U.S. Census, Kansas Department of Labor |
| Total |
1337.0 |
1327.5 |
1342.7 |
-0.4% |
| Mining and Logging |
8.8 |
8.4 |
8.1 |
8.6% |
| Construction |
53.0 |
54.1 |
57.5 |
-7.8% |
| Manufacturing |
161.0 |
160.1 |
167.2 |
-3.7% |
| Durable Goods |
98.1 |
97.4 |
104.1 |
-5.8% |
| Non-Durable Goods |
62.8 |
62.6 |
63.1 |
-0.5% |
| Wholesale Trade |
59.7 |
59.0 |
59.9 |
-0.3% |
| Retail Trade |
141.1 |
104.8 |
142.1 |
-0.7% |
| Transportation and Utilities |
52.3 |
52.8 |
53.0 |
-1.3% |
| Information |
27.8 |
30.1 |
34.7 |
-19.9% |
| Finance and Insurance |
58.4 |
57.0 |
57.3 |
1.9% |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing |
14.4 |
14.3 |
14.3 |
0.7% |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services |
59.9 |
60.1 |
60.4 |
-0.8% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises |
13.8 |
13.4 |
13.2 |
4.5% |
Administrative and Support and Waste Management
and Remediation Services |
77.3 |
70.4 |
67.0 |
15.2% |
| Educational Services |
18.4 |
18.2 |
18.2 |
1.1% |
| Health Care and Social Assistance |
165.5 |
161.7 |
161.9 |
2.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment and Recreation |
14.6 |
13.2 |
13.1 |
11.5% |
| Accommodation and Food Services |
100.9 |
100.1 |
101.0 |
-0.1% |
| Other Services |
52.3 |
51.7 |
52.4 |
-0.2% |
| Government |
257.9 |
262.2 |
261.3 |
-1.3% |
| Federal Government |
27.2 |
28.2 |
25.9 |
5.0% |
| State Government |
52.9 |
53.1 |
53.2 |
-0.6% |
| Local Government |
177.9 |
180.9 |
182.2 |
-2.4% |
| Source: Kansas Department of Labor; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
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Kansas Education Facts
The state's education system is one of the best in the nation ad a powerful factor contributing to the success of many businesses. The high school graduation rate and percentage of the population with a bachelor's degree are both well above the national average. A progressive business climate, coupled with a top-notch education system, has resulted in an adept, well-skilled and highly trainable workforce. A study by the Kansas Board of Regents shows tuition and fees at the state's six universities compare favorably with colleges in five neighboring states, falling as much as 23 percent below the regional average. Kansas' Education Highlights include ...
| State |
Percent of Adults with
High School Diploma
(National Ranking) |
Percent of Adults with
College Degree
(National Ranking) |
State and Local Education
Spending as a percent of
general spending
(National Ranking) |
| Kansas |
89.2 (17) |
29.8 (16) |
37.4 (17) |
| California |
80.7 (50) |
30.1(15) |
29.9 (47) |
| New York |
84.9 (36) |
32.5 (10) |
31.7 (43) |
| Illinois |
86.9 (30) |
30.8 (13) |
35.0 (32) |
| Missouri |
86.9 (30) |
25.6 (34) |
35.8 (24) |
| Oklahoma |
86.2 (33) |
22.9 (43) |
39.0 (10) |
| U.S. Average |
85.6 |
28.2 |
34.6 |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Sruvey, 2010; 2009 State & Local Government Finances. |
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Kansas Energy Stats
Kansas possesses a built-in advantage over other states when it comes to meeting your energy needs. With one of the largest natural gas fields in the world, Kansas is among the nation's leading producers of natural gas. Our statewide power costs are typically less than the national average. Kansas Energy Statistics are ...
|
|
Residential |
|
Commercial |
Industrial |
Transportation |
All Sectors |
|
2011 |
2010 |
2011 |
2010 |
2011 |
2010 |
2011 |
2010 |
2011 |
2010 |
| Kansas |
10.63 |
10.03 |
8.79 |
8.25 |
6.73 |
6.23 |
- |
- |
8.89 |
8.35 |
| New York |
18.3 |
18.74 |
15.83 |
16.31 |
7.80 |
8.78 |
13.82 |
13.74 |
15.94 |
16.41 |
| Illinois |
11.81 |
11.52 |
8.64 |
8.88 |
6.46 |
6.82 |
6.81 |
6.71 |
9.01 |
9.13 |
| Missouri |
9.78 |
9.08 |
8.04 |
7.50 |
5.95 |
5.50 |
6.90 |
6.14 |
8.35 |
7.78 |
| California |
15.24 |
14.75 |
13.81 |
13.10 |
11.01 |
9.80 |
8.24 |
8.27 |
13.79 |
13.01 |
| U.S. Total |
11.8 |
11.54 |
10.32 |
10.19 |
6.89 |
6.77 |
10.58 |
10.57 |
9.99 |
9.83 |
| Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, February 2012 |
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Kansas Transportation Detail
For years, companies have taken advantage of the state's central location and access to major transportation corridors. Whether by highway, rail or air, Kansas offers excellent transportation and marketing advantages for your business. Because we're central and because we've focused on building and maintaining an outstanding infrastructure, it's easier and cheaper to ship to and from Kansas. We're home to numerous production facilities, warehouses and distribution centers that have found that shipping raw materials and finished goods is more profitable when you're located in the nation's heartland. Transportation and Access to Markets from Kansas include ...
| Truck load |
| Zone 1 |
Zone 2 |
Zone 3 |
Zone 4 |
| Chicago |
New Orleans |
Miami |
Los Angeles |
| Memphis |
Atlanta |
Boston |
Seattle |
| Kansas City |
New York |
Phoenix |
Portland |
| Omaha |
Salt Lake City |
Billings |
San Francisco |
| Denver |
Houston |
Montreal, PQ |
Vancouver, BC |
| Des Moines |
Cincinnati |
Toronto, ON |
|
| Minneapolis/St. Paul |
Washington, D.C. |
|
|
| Dallas/Ft. Worth |
Baltimore |
|
|
| Indianapolis |
|
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| Source: Survey of Buying Power, SBP-Online Report |
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