State of Iowa's Labor Market

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

19,500

Job Growth Over the Past Year

60,955

Current Job Openings in Iowa

Unemployment Statistics (February 2024)

67.2%

Labor Force Participation Rate

-11,800

Change in labor force over the past year

50,200

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.

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