The January 2024 job market report for Topeka, Kansas, paints a picture of a cautious economic recovery. While the city is expected to see modest job growth in 2024, the pace will likely be slower than the national and regional averages.
Highlights:
- Projected job growth: 0.4% in 2024
- Industries expected to grow: Healthcare and social assistance, professional and business services
- Industries expected to shrink: None explicitly mentioned in reports
- Compared to January 2023: Data unavailable as of March 1, 2024, due to typical release schedule
- Compared to December 2023: No official report available, however, the state of Kansas saw steady job growth throughout 2023
Future Outlook:
While the immediate future suggests moderate growth, experts predict that Topeka’s economy will stabilize closer to its natural growth rate in the coming years.
10 Growing Occupations in Topeka, KS:
- Registered Nurses
- Home Health Aides and Personal Care Aides
- Software Developers, Applications
- Truck Drivers (Heavy and Tractor-Trailer)
- Customer Service Representatives
- Medical Assistants
- Marketing Managers
- General and Operations Managers
- Accountants and Auditors
- Sales Managers
10 Companies Hiring Now in Topeka, KS (as of March 1, 2024):
- Topeka Public Schools
- Stormont Vail Health
- American Fidelity
- CoreLogic
- Credit Union of America
- City of Topeka
- McCurdy Healthcare System
- Westar Energy
- Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
- Payless ShoeSource
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