Labor and Wage Data

A decision to locate in the Greater Dubuque area ensures access to a highly educated and dedicated workforce. You'll find that the area is a magnet for professionals as well as skilled tradespersons, in fields of high-tech and advanced manufacturing to health and financial services. And you'll find the wage levels favorable to your overall cost of doing business.

Current Labor Force Summary

• Labor Force data for calendar year-to-date at www.iowaworkforce.org.

Source: Iowa Workforce Development  

Wage Survey

The 2012 Iowa Workforce Development Wage Survey provides employment and wage estimates for the Greater Dubuque area. The reference period for this data is 2nd quarter of 2012.

• 2012 Iowa Workforce Development Wage Survey

Source: Iowa Workforce Development

Laborshed Analysis

In its proactive approach to workforce solutions, Greater Dubuque conducts a bi-annual Laborshed Analysis, which provides insight into the local labor market allowing for more informed expansion and site selection decisions.

• 2012 Greater Dubuque Region Laborshed Executive Summary
• 2012 Overall Greater Dubuque Region Laborshed Analysis

The Laborshed Analysis can be customized to specific industries. The most prominent clusters in the Greater Dubuque area are represented below; if you are interested in a cluster other than those provided contact us, we will be happy to provide the information.

• 2012 Greater Dubuque Region Laborshed Analysis: Advanced Manufacturing
• 2012 Greater Dubuque Region Laborshed Analysis: Financial Services
• 2012 Greater Dubuque Region Laborshed Analysis: Information Technology
• 2012 Greater Dubuque Region Laborshed Analysis: Customer Service
• 2012 Greater Dubuque Region Laborshed Analysis: Warehouse and Distribution
• 2012 Greater Dubuque Region Laborshed Analysis: Wholesale and Retail
• 2012 Greater Dubuque Region Laborshed Analysis: Healthcare & Social Services
• 2012 Greater Dubuque Region Laborshed Analysis: Social Services