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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Decreases to 2.9 Percent in February

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 2.9 percent in February, down from 3.0 percent in January and equal to the rate one year ago.

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March 21, 2024
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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.0 Percent in January

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.0 percent in January, down from the 3.2 percent announced in December but unchanged from a revised rate.

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March 11, 2024
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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Decreases to 3.2 Percent in December

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased slightly to 3.2 percent in December amid hiring gains in both construction and manufacturing.

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January 19, 2024
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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Increases to 3.3 Percent in November Despite 4,700 New Jobs

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.3 percent in November, up from 3.1 percent one year ago.

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December 21, 2023
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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Increases to 3.2 Percent in October

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.2 percent in October, up from 3.1 percent a year ago.

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November 16, 2023
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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Increases to 3.0 Percent in September

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate ticked up to 3.0 percent in September, up from 2.9 percent last month but down from 3.1 percent a year ago.

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October 19, 2023
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Unemployment Insurance Statistics

These UI Statistics for Iowa are used for federal workload reporting, determining triggers for benefits programs, and as an economic indicator.

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Iowa Wage Report

The Iowa Wage Report provides a snapshot of the most current wage data across the state of Iowa.

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Laborshed Survey Methodology

The Labor Market Information Division provides information on the methodology of its Laborshed Survey to obtain current and accurate labor force information.

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Site Guide: Labor Market Information

A guide to Iowa's Labor Market Information site, covering indicators, industry, occupation, and research topics.

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Education Outcomes

Education Outcomes research assists colleges on the effectiveness of its educational programming as it relates to the students’ transition into the workforce.

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Interactive Laborshed Reports

Interactive versions of Iowa's Laborshed Reports are available by city or region and provide a presentation-style narrative to understanding the data.

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Area Profiles

Labor Market Information creates local workforce development area and metropolitan profiles to highlight the labor force across Iowa. 

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Additional Labor Market resources are available outside of IWD, including related federal and state resources.

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