Workforce

Companies around the world share a common challenge – the need for qualified talent. Without the right people at the right time, business comes to a halt.

Montgomery County has been innovative in the collaboration between educational institutions and employers to build a pipeline of entreprenurial, educated, and trained workers to fill local employers needs.

Although we are rural, Montgomery County is a major employment hub for the Southeast Kansas region. You will find a large employment pool in our laborshed with 382,186 workers within a one-hour commute.

Montgomery County's median wage is $17.74 or $36,899.  Additional information on our labor pool and wages is available here.

Southeast KansasWorks is a valued MCAC partner and plays a vital role by providing numerous free services to employers and employees.

Workforce Heat Map (60 Miles)

60 Mile Commute Data

From the United States Census Bureau Work Area Profile Analysis (2015)