Report: Iowa's data center industry set to triple in next five years
A report from the Common Sense Institute of Iowa projects that the state’s data center industry could triple over the next five years. It says data center owners and operators have invested or announced at least $53 billion in Iowa through 2031 and that the sector offers relatively high-paying jobs.
A Common Sense Institute of Iowa report says the state has more data center operating capacity per person than any other Midwestern state and is on track for significant industry growth over the next five years. Data center owners and operators have invested or announced at least $53 billion in Iowa through 2031.
The report also finds that data centers generally pay higher wages than other employers for comparable positions. The coverage describes statewide industry trends rather than a specific project or local government decision.