The Joplin, MO employment information can be a key indicator when searching for a new job. A good indicator of the strength of the job market is the income per capita and the median household income. The income per capita in Joplin is $24,399, which is 10% lower than than the Missouri average and 18% lower than than the national average. The median household income is $39,370, which is 21% lower than than the Missouri average and 29% lower than than the national average. The unemployment rate in Joplin is 5%, which is 5% higher than than the national average. The poverty rate in Joplin is 19% which is 23% higher than than the national average.
