Welcome to the Labor Market Information Division
The Labor Market Information (LMI) Division collects, analyzes and prepares a wide array of labor market data including: employment, industry and occupational statistics, wages, projections, trends and other workforce characteristics.
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Labor Force Summary Data Tool
Additional current and historical labor force information, along with data files for the above summary, are available on the Unemployment Rate & Labor Force (LAUS) page.
Latest News Releases and Announcements
Iowa's Unemployment Rate Drops to 18-Year Low
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.6 percent in July. The state’s jobless rate was 3.1 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate decreased to 3.9 percent in July.
First Quarter 2018 Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Released
The first quarter 2018 Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) data has been released. This data is a census of jobs covered by unemployment insurance and is available for Iowa and the 99 counties by sector and subsector. The available data now covers the first quarter of 2011 through the first quarter of 2018.
To view the updated data visit the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages page.
Iowa's Unemployment Rate Remains at 2.7 Percent
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remains at 2.7 percent in June. The state’s jobless rate was 3.2 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate increased to 4.0 percent in June.
NEW LABORSHED PROGRAM TO START JULY 1
Details Released for Timing and Location of Iowa Laborshed Studies
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) have agreed to finance a Laborshed Study for one community in every county across the State of Iowa – FREE to local economic development organizations and their partners.