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Iowa's Labor Market

Iowa's Labor Market

IWD's Labor Market Information Division is the state's premier resource for labor force data, statistics, and research on Iowa's labor market.

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State of Iowa's Labor Market

More Statistics on Iowa's Labor Market

3.5%

Unemployment Rate (April 2025)

-3,100

Job Growth Over the Past Year

50,843

Current Job Openings in Iowa

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  • Labor Market Indicators

    Get the latest data on Iowa's labor force, including figures on the unemployment rate, UI claimants, job growth & more.

  • Occupation: Employment & Wages

    LMI measures the state's trends on wages, occupations, and related metrics that can guide the career paths of Iowans. 

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    LMI's Laborshed studies and related research help paint a picture of the state's workforce needs and where Iowans work.

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    LMI studies trends in Iowa's industries and the occupations driving the future of the state's workforce.

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    A comprehensive database of Iowa's employers meant for research, job search, or support services.

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  • Labor Market Quick Stats

    A snapshot view of Iowa's economy and its current trends.

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    LMI's census of monthly employment and quarterly wage information, filtered by industry.

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    Additional LMI resources available that are not specific to one particular area.

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    A guide to common terms and resources found within Iowa's Labor Market Information Division.

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