A recent report from the Office of Economic Opportunity projects that Arizona employment will continue to exceed U.S. job growth over the next 10 years.
Arizona employment will increase by more than 454,000 jobs, or 1.2% annually, from 2024 to 2034.
The sectors with the strongest growth include health care and social assistance and construction. These sectors are projected to increase by a little more than two percent annually.
The OEO says this demand for health care is partially driven by an aging U.S. population.
These sectors are followed by manufacturing.
Employment is also projected to increase in all of Arizona’s 15 counties. Maricopa County will see the strongest growth.
More business news from KJZZ
-
This latest proposal would use electricity from utility company Tucson Electric Power — or TEP — to power and cool off the facility, which would aim to be operational by 2027. -
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says trade will be the main topic between the two world leaders during a “brief” meeting at the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw. -
Arizona has never had statewide regulations to protect workers from extreme heat. Neighboring California does have a workplace heat safety standard. A new study says California's policy saves lives. -
After finally being sworn in following a historic seven-week delay, Arizona Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva is using her first legislative act to fulfill a campaign promise she made to tribes in Arizona and across Indian Country. -
Tempe police found about 400 underage drinkers at Tempe Tavern in spring and fall dragnets. Now, authorities say a deadly hit-and-run is what sent investigators back en force.
