State of Iowa's Labor Market

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

15,700

Jobs added in Iowa over the past year

65,006

Current Job Openings in Iowa

Unemployment Statistics (August 2023)

68.7%

Labor Force Participation Rate

23,900

Iowans who joined the labor force over the past year

50,200

Total Unemployed

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Unemployment in Iowa

Unemployment and jobs data are collected through two main surveys, one for individuals and one for businesses in Iowa.

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