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Economic News
2023-2025 Employment Projections now available

Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity

March 7, 2024
Nonfarm Employment Increased by 81,800 Jobs Over the Year
Arizona Unemployment Rate Remained at 4.2%

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Total Employment Projected to Grow 1.5% Annually, led by Education and Health Services

The Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) is projecting Arizona employment to increase to 3,514,910 jobs in Q2 2025 from 3,412,254 jobs in Q2 2023. This represents an increase of 102,656 jobs, or 1.5% annualized growth.The Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) is projecting Arizona employment to increase to 3,514,910 jobs in Q2 2025 from 3,412,254 jobs in Q2 2023. This represents an increase of 102,656 jobs, or 1.5% annualized growth.