Although total earnings in Kansas dropped 0.44 percent from fourth quarter 2011 to first quarter 2012, some industries had notable increases. The Kansas military experienced a 3.86 percent increase in total earnings, while construction increased 3.67 percent; arts, entertainment, and recreation increased 3.3 percent; and accommodation and food services increased 2.65 percent. This data is part of a recent news release by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, which provides quarterly state personal income data and earnings by industry.

Read more analysis of this recent BEA data release.

Access this first quarter 2012 data on BEA’s website.