Arizona’s Workforce Outlook: Strong Growth Projected Ahead

December 04, 2025

Arizona’s economic trajectory continues to attract attention from businesses and talent nationwide. With its unparalleled business and quality of life attributes, the state offers unique opportunities for business growth and personal achievement. Superior’s close proximity to the Phoenix Metro Area positions it as an ideal hub for companies and professionals seeking the advantages of urban markets while enjoying the benefits of a smaller-town environment.

Arizona is projected to add 454,000+ jobs by 2034, growing at an annualized rate of 1.2%—four times the projected U.S. rate of 0.3%. This expansion will span all 15 counties across leading U.S. economic sectors.

Arizona’s strong performance in national rankings reinforces this outlook. Lightcast, a national data analytics firm, scored Arizona in the Top 7 position in their 2025 Talent Attraction Scorecard, and the state has high performance rankings in other categories such as:

  • #1 in Trade Job Growth
  • #4 in Competitiveness
  • #6 in Overall Job Growth

Arizona’s momentum is clear: diverse industries, strong talent appeal and a bright economic future.

To learn more about business resources, workforce advantages and why the Town of Superior, AZ is the perfect place to grow, please visit https://succeedinsuperioraz.com.

Sources: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity – 2024-2034 Industry Employment Projections, Lightcast – Talent Attraction Scorecard 2025 Rankings.

 

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