Ames, Iowa Job Growth
There were 53,100 jobs in Ames, Iowa in April 2022 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 57,351 employed persons for the month. Ames lost 0 jobs in April 2022 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS measure of employment rose by 159 (Comparing CES and CPS employment numbers.). You can also compare Ames job growth to job growth in other cities.
Employment Survey | April 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
CES | 53,100 | 0 | +1,500 |
CPS | 57,351 | +159 | +2,253 |
Note: The CPS survey data is now seasonally adjusted at the metropolitan level by with the new BLS SSA series.
Ames, Iowa Employment Changes
The charts below show the monthly job growth for Ames as measured by the CES and CPS surveys. To illustrate the trend, the 3 month moving average change in employment is shown in green.
CES Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month
CPS Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month
Total Employment for Ames, Iowa
CES employment for Ames peaked in January 2020 at 54,700. Since then 1,600 jobs have been lost in Ames according to the employer survey. From a trough of 46,600 in May 2020, Ames has gained 6,500 jobs according to CES employment figures.
CPS employment reached a maximum of 58,762 for Ames in January 2020. 1,411 jobs have been lost in Ames since then according to the household survey. From a June 2020 low of 52,953, Ames has added 4,398 jobs according to the CPS survey.
Employment: CES, CPS
Ames, Iowa Employment History
Date | CES Employment |
CES Month/Month |
CPS Employment |
CPS Month/Month |
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April 2022 | 53,100 | 0 | 57,351 | 159 |
March 2022 | 53,100 | 300 | 57,192 | 202 |
February 2022 | 52,800 | 100 | 56,990 | 242 |
January 2022 | 52,700 | -200 | 56,748 | 331 |
December 2021 | 52,900 | 1,100 | 56,417 | -19 |
November 2021 | 51,800 | 200 | 56,436 | 1 |
October 2021 | 51,600 | -200 | 56,435 | 108 |
September 2021 | 51,800 | -700 | 56,327 | 155 |
August 2021 | 52,500 | 0 | 56,172 | 195 |
July 2021 | 52,500 | -100 | 55,977 | 243 |
June 2021 | 52,600 | 300 | 55,734 | 291 |
May 2021 | 52,300 | 700 | 55,443 | 345 |