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.
Iowa Employees on Non-Farm Payrolls by Metropolitan Statistical Areas
Rank
Metropolitan Statistical Area
August (in thousands)
1
Des Moines-West Des Moines
381.9
2
Cedar Rapids
143.8
3
Iowa City
100.3
4
Waterloo-Cedar Falls
90.7
5
Sioux City
89.5
6
Dubuque
61.0
7
Ames
51.8
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