Iowa: Industry Data
Iowa has 856 establishments and 13,089 employees across the 9 industries Data MVP covers. Here's each one, with pay, one-year job growth and Iowa's national rank.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Avg. pay | 1-yr jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Teams & Clubs | 38 | 868 | $40,542 | +12.0% | #30 |
| Sports & Event Promoters with Venues | 57 | 1,417 | $22,827 | -7.6% | #30 |
| Sports & Recreation Instruction | 120 | 1,156 | $15,155 | -3.8% | #37 |
| Fitness & Recreational Sports Centers | 384 | 5,611 | $14,580 | -0.4% | #33 |
| Sporting & Athletic Goods Makers | 33 | 713 | $63,277 | +3.0% | #20 |
| Cut & Sew Apparel Makers | Not disclosed by BLS | ||||
| Footwear Makers | Not disclosed by BLS | ||||
| Sporting Goods Retailers | 224 | 3,324 | $29,119 | -2.0% | #32 |
| Commercial Screen Printers | Not disclosed by BLS | ||||
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2025 annual averages, private ownership. Establishment counts are worksites, not companies. Pulled November 11, 2026. bls.gov/cew
Iowa: FAQ
How big is the sports business industry in Iowa?
Iowa had 856 establishments and 13,089 employees across the 9 industries Data MVP covers in 2025 (BLS QCEW annual averages, private ownership).
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