By Jeff Chew | InMaricopa
Pinal County shows the highest jobs growth of any county in Arizona, and one city official says Maricopa is playing a role in the county’s employment gains.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers show that between 2019 and 2023 Pinal County saw nearly 10,000 new jobs, an increase of 16%.
Statistics published by The New York Times today show some striking Pinal County jobs growth during the five-year period, including construction up 79% and manufacturing up 78%.
The county’s growth in leisure and hospitality was also significant — 41% over the 2019 to 2023 timeframe.