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Workforce Strategies Workforce Data & Resources

Workforce Data

Below you’ll find resources to help you better understand the labor force in the greater Dubuque area.

The Greater Dubuque region is a magnet for professionals and skilled tradespersons.

Our many educational institutions provide customized training and development courses tailored to meet the needs of area businesses.

Our well-educated workforce includes specialties in high-tech, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and many more specialized fields plus the Greater Dubuque region’s lower cost of living reduces your cost of doing business.

December 2025 Labor Force Data

Last reported for December 2025 with non-farm employment at 60,600.

Total Nonagricultural Employment

60,600

Percent Unemployed

3.4%

Labor Force Data Resources

2024 Laborshed Analysis