Whether you live in Iowa or you're thinking of a move there, it's certain that one of the top-of-mind issues is employment. Whether that means a job or a new career.

Iowa has a very low unemployment rate (3.3% as of November 2023 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics).

But the good news is, there are also plenty of jobs to be had. In an effort to give some direction on which employers may have the most jobs up for grabs, Zippia, (a job and career website) has rounded up a list of Iowa's largest employers.

Who are Iowa's largest employers?

1. Hyvee - With their headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa - This grocery giant at last report, employed 88,000 people.

2. United Coop Hampton - Headquarters is located in Webster City, Iowa - they currently employ 87,500 people. Founded in 1844, they deal in farming supplies and agronomy products.

3. Eurofins - Iowa headquarters in West Des Moines, this international pharmaceutical company (international headquarters in Luxembourg) currently employs 48,000 employees.

4. Crystal Group - This computer hardware company employs 48,000 people and is headquartered in Hiawatha, Iowa.

5. First Whitney - This bank is based in Atlantic, Iowa, was founded in 1966 and has 38,737 employees.

6. Unity Point Health - This health provider is considered to be an industry leader with 28,100 employees and an annual revenue of $4.0B. It is headquartered in Des Moines.

7. Transamerica Corporation - This insurance business leader is based in Cedar Rapids and employs 25,000 people.

8. ALPLA - An international plastics manufacturing company with its United States headquarters in Iowa City. It currently has around 21,000 employees.

9. Mercy One - This non-profit hospital and health system has 20,000 employees and is headquartered in Des Moines.

10. PPW Holdings LLC - This company has 19,700 employees and operates as a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company.

Source: Zippia