Wichita State University's Center for Economic Development and Business Research has released an updated Wichita Employment Forecast.
In 2015, Wichita total nonfarm employment is expected to increase by 2,472 jobs, with the employment growth rate anticipated to be 0.8 percent.
The service (2,158) and production (523) sectors are expected to lead the growth in Wichita in 2015, with growth rates of 1.6 percent and 0.8 percent, respectively. The trade, transportation and utilities sector is projected to add 186 jobs and the government sector is expected to decline by approximately 395 jobs, shrinking by a rate of 1.0 percent.