Greater Phoenix workforce and labor pool

Relocating to the Phoenix metropolitan area means tapping into one of the nation's top workforces, as measured by CNBC.

Our talent pool is young, educated and ready to work. And because Arizona is a right-to-work state, employment costs here are cheaper than in most major U.S. metropolitan areas.

Did you know?

  • Maricopa County boasts a workforce of 2.4 million people and the median age of the county residents is 37.3 years. The U.S. median age is 38.8.
  • The region's employment is anticipated to grow at four times the national average.
  • The Arizona Commerce Authority offers numerous incentivesOpen new site. to businesses locating in Arizona including grants for job training and tax credits of up to $20,000 for qualified new jobs.

Discover more about the Phoenix metro workforce and populationOpen new site. from the Greater Phoenix Economic Council.

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A low-risk investment

Phoenix's natural-disaster risk is among the world's lowest – ideal for data centers and critical infrastructure.

A global hub

International connections via road, rail and air, along with short commutes to ports make moving goods easy.

Reliable power

SRP couples affordable rates with superior system reliability.

Quality of life

See why Phoenix residents love calling the Valley of the Sun home.

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