Arizona’s economy hit new heights in FY2026. Over the 12 months ending June 30, 2026, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and local economic development partners helped secure commitments for 26,225 projected new jobs and more than $109 billion in investment statewide—both single-year records. The projected jobs carry an average wage of $81,368, above Arizona’s median wage.
FY2026 also marked the 15th anniversary of ACA, created in 2011 to diversify and strengthen Arizona’s economy through strategic business attraction, expansion and creation. Since its inception, the ACA and its partners have secured more than 1,428 competitive projects, representing 338,000+ projected new jobs and more than $304 billion in capital investment across the state.
The momentum reached communities throughout Arizona, with expansion projects in 23 communities, from Buckeye, Chandler and Mesa to Phoenix, Tempe, Tucson and Yuma. Major projects included investments by TSMC, Amkor, ASML, Applied Materials, Axon, Garmin, Hadrian, Buc-ee’s, Gunnison Copper and many others—underscoring the breadth and geographic reach of Arizona’s economic growth.
