Many manufacturers in Parsons have multiple facilities located across the United States and every one describes the workforce in Parsons as the most productive and the most cost effective facility.
Labette County and Contiguous Counties
| County | Civilian Labor Force | July 2010 Employment | July 2010 Unemployment | Unemployment Rate % |
| Labette | 11,449 | 10,402 | 1,047 | 9.1 |
| Cherokee | 11,365 | 10,383 | 982 | 8.6 |
| Crawford | 19,712 | 18,039 | 1,673 | 8.5 |
| Montgomery | 19,574 | 17,659 | 1,915 | 9.8 |
| Neosho | 8,736 | 7,971 | 765 | 8.8 |
| Wilson | 5,102 | 4,564 | 538 | 10.5 |
| Craig (OK) | 7,715 | 7,273 | 442 | 5.7 |
| Nowata (OK) | 5,027 | 4,572 | 455 | 9.1 |
