Whether you want to relocate, start a business or are looking for a new home and job, Greater Burlington is the place to be. Our Midwestern work ethic provides the ideal climate for professional development and innovation. And our Midwestern hospitality creates a welcoming environment to make our city your home.
We have a skilled workforce ready to serve your business’s needs
Greater Burlington draws from a laborshed of more than 125,000 people and is in a four-county region including: Des Moines, Louisa, Henry and Lee Counties (Great River Region), boasting more than 262,000 total workers.
We offer Burlington employers a skilled workforce in a state where payroll costs are 14% below the national average.
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Greater Burlington Employment Data
Largest Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail Trade and Education represent the three largest industrial classifications.
Willingness to Change/Accept Employment
25,890 workers are willing to change or accept employment.
Those currently employed are willing to commute on average 27 miles one way for employment.
To attract the upper 66% to 75% of employed, qualified hourly applicants ranges from $12.84 - $15.00 (Clerical/Administrative Support) to $16.63 to $18.50 (Production, Construction & Material Handling).
Those unemployed are willing to commute on average 23 miles one way for employment.
The estimated wage to attract upper 66% to 75% qualified hourly applicants that are currently unemployed is $10.00 to $11.00.
Laborshed Data for Greater Burlington
A laborshed is the area or region from which an employment center draws its commuting workers. You can find detailed information on our laborshed characteristics in the following reports.
Greater Burlington Laborshed Report
Greater Burlington Industry Labor Characteristic Reports
Great River Region Laborshed Report