As America steers past the pandemic, Arizona's job market is surging with employment rates skyrocketing in diverse sectors. A report from Stacker, drawing on Bureau of Labor Statistics data, homes in on the Grand Canyon State's fastest-growing jobs, cataloging a whopping increase in positions ranging from tech to trades.
With many Americans ditching high-cost coastal hubs in favor of Southern and Mountain West affordability, Arizona has seen a job explosion, especially for those at the lower end of the wage scale. Spanning from data scientists to the installers of solar photovoltaics, the employment landscape is being reshaped. Notably, materials engineers have witnessed a staggering 258.1% growth in their field, according to Stacker.
Exemplifying the tech surge, computer hardware engineers are not far behind, with an employment jump of 241%. A broader assessment provided by AZFamily confirms that these growth figures are not just outliers but part of a statewide economic upswing. Positions that had less than 1,000 workers in 2022 did not make the cut, ensuring the results reflect substantial job markets.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, usher, lobby attendant, and ticket taker positions have seen a 240.7% surge. The state's economy is flexing its newfound diversity, from the front lines of entertainment to the sophisticated rigors of engineering. Let's not overlook Arizona's skyward trek in education-related fields, with postsecondary teachers in health specialties, psychology, and biological sciences seeing upwards of a 25.9% to 209.6% rise in opportunities. This is a testament to an education sector responding to an evolving workforce hungry for knowledge.
Traditional trades are alive and kicking too. Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers experienced a 33.7% hike in employment, movements that reflect the age-old truth — as Arizona grows, so does the need to cool down its sun-drenched homes and businesses. It's a growth that speaks less of transitory trends and more of building a solid foundation for the Grand Canyon State's future.
