Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, AZ

Labor Force Summary

Population

5056714

/ As of 2023 /

Increased

204884

/ From 2018-2023 /

Projected Growth

160872

/ 2023-2028 /

Employment Increased

4.2%

/ From 2018-2023 /

Total Regional Employment

2562068

/ As of 2023 /

266447

/ 5 Year Increase /

Projected growth by 206,291 over the next 5 years

Population w/ Associates Degree

9.2%

Employees w/ Bachelors Degree

21.3%

/ 2018-2023 /

Total Employable Population

4056485

Not in Labor Force

1363627

/ Age 16+ /

Labor Force

2692858

/ Unemployed: 69,499 /

Under 16

1032189

/ Under 16 /

Unemployment Rate

2.58%

/ March 2024 /

Down from

4.20%

/ 5 Years Before /

Largest Industries

/ 2023 /

Healthcare and Social Assistance

Government

Retail Trade

Number of companies that posted jobs in the last 12 months

30041

Top Growing Occupations

/ 2023 /

Management

Business & Financial Operations

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Transportation & Material Moving

Contstruction and Extraction

Top Posted Occupations

/ 2023 /

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Office & Administrative Support

Management

Sales & Related

Business and Financial Operations

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