Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, AZ

Labor Force Summary

Population

5103561

/ As of 2024 /

Increased

149660

/ From 2019-2024 /

Projected Growth

165959

/ 2024-2029 /

Employment Increased

3.0%

/ From 2019-2024 /

Total Regional Employment

2613315

/ As of 2024 /

239622

/ 5 Year Increase /

Projected growth by 213,400 over the next 5 years

Population w/ Associates Degree

9.2%

/ /

Employees w/ Bachelors Degree

21.6%

/ /

Total Employable Population

4118105

Not in Labor Force

1388067

/ Age 16+ /

Labor Force

2730037

/ Unemployed: 84,212 /

Under 16

1032189

/ Under 16 /

Unemployment Rate

3.08%

/ April 2025 /

Down from

6.29%

/ 5 Years Before /

Largest Industries

/ 2024 /

Healthcare and Social Assistance

Government

Retail Trade

Number of companies that posted jobs in the last 12 months

35301

Top Growing Occupations

/ 2024 /

Management

Business & Financial Operations

Contstruction and Extraction

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Transportation & Material Moving

Top Posted Occupations

/ 2024 /

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Sales & Related

Management

Office & Administrative Support

Business and Financial Operations

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