Data and Resources
Workforce Data
Greater Dubuque 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, health care, financial services, and many more specialized fields and Dubuque’s lower wage rates and cost of living reduces your cost of doing business.
Below you’ll find resources to help you better understand the labor force.
Current Labor Force Summary
| February 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Percent Unemployed | 3.4% |
| Total Nonagricultural Employment | 60,300 |
For the most current labor force data, see www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/labor-market-information-division
Source: Iowa Workforce Development
Downloadable Resources
Big Life, Small City Employer Guide
Big Life, Small City
Community Partner Guide
2019 Economic Indicators Report
Watch the 2019 Winter Workforce Breakfast
2018 Laborshed Analysis
For 2018, Iowa Workforce Development provided an interactive presentation of the Laborshed Study results.