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.
Unemployment Statistics (January 2026)
67.9%
Labor Force Participation Rate
+15,000
Change in labor force over the past year
59,100
Total Unemployed
Labor Market Information
Unemployment in Iowa
Unemployment and jobs data are collected through two main surveys, one for individuals and one for businesses in Iowa.
The Latest on the Labor Market
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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.
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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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Labor Supply & Availability
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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Industry & Employers
LMI studies trends in Iowa's industries and the occupations driving the future of the state's workforce.