Occupational Projections

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Labor Market Information
Occupations

Occupational Projections: At a Glance

39,275

Registered Nurses Employed in Iowa (2032 Projected)

52,250

Heavy and Tracker-Trailer Truck Drivers Employed in Iowa (2032 Projected)

22,265

Teaching Assistants (excluding Postsecondary) Employed in Iowa (2032 Projected)

IOWA'S LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM OCCUPATIONAL PROJECTIONS (FORECASTS)

Occupational projections, also known as forecasts, provide detailed information on the estimated activity for each occupation in areas of employment, growth rate, openings, wages, career preparation and skill requirements. Data is available for the State of Iowa and the Local Workforce Development Areas.

Note: For assistance in navigating the Tableau visualization (linked above) visit the Tableau Guide.

If you have questions on the data above, visit the frequently asked questions or contact LMI using the information at the bottom of this page. 

Long-term data (2022-2032) is available for Iowa and the Local Workforce Development Areas. The short-term data (2023Q2-2025Q2) is available for Iowa and the Local Workforce Development Areas. Data can be viewed and explored in the Tableau visualization linked above. The data is also available in a CSV file and a series of Excel files at the links below.

Download Combined Data (CSV File)

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Note: Iowa's Local Workforce Development Areas have been updated. For more information, visit this link.

 

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