Key Industries
Key Industries
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Advanced Manufacturing
The state's largest industry accounting for 17% of our GDP and contributing $35 billion annually to the state’s economy.
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Bioscience
Iowa has made significant progress in building the bioscience industry, with employment growing 8% from 2016 to 2021.
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Finance and Insurance
Iowa is home to 7,000 finance and insurance companies and a workforce of nearly 95,000 talented industry professionals.
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Information Technology
From digital infrastructure and data analytics to advancements in automation, tech is transforming industries.
#1
Highest Concentration of Agricultural Engineers of Any State (BLS, 2020)
180
Insurance Companies Headquartered in Iowa (Iowa Insurance Division, 2021)
$30.058B
Contribution from Iowa's Largest Industry Sector: Advanced Manufacturing (BEA, 2019)