This is a 4.9 percent increase over the previous month when Iowa reported 47,000 workers on non-farm payrolls in July.
Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, both of which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted. Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey that measures non-farm employment, hours and earnings by industry. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Employees on Non-Farm Payrolls in Iowa (August vs. July 2021)
| Metropolitan Statistical Area | August 2021 (In thousands) | July 2021 (In thousands) | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | 49.3 | 47 | 4.9 |
| Cedar Rapids | 135.8 | 136.9 | -0.8 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | 371.6 | 372.5 | -0.2 |
| Dubuque | 58.3 | 58.9 | -1 |
| Iowa City | 94.6 | 94 | 0.6 |
| Sioux City | 84.3 | 85.4 | -1.3 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | 84.7 | 85.2 | -0.6 |
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