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Arizona's Job Market Struggles: 15,100 Jobs Lost in 5 Months

9/24/2025

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Arizona ranked 31st in job growth for August, adding 700 non-farm jobs, with unemployment at 4.1%.
The Common Sense Institute (CSI) reports a year-over-year gain of 41,400 jobs, ranking 15th nationally.
Over the last five months, Arizona shed 15,100 jobs, signaling a weak labor market.
Job openings rose to 4.5% in July, with a 3.9% hires rate.

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Story summary

Arizona ranked 31st in job growth for August, adding 700 non-farm jobs, with unemployment at 4.1%.
The Common Sense Institute (CSI) reports a year-over-year gain of 41,400 jobs, ranking 15th nationally.
Over the last five months, Arizona shed 15,100 jobs, signaling a weak labor market.
Job openings rose to 4.5% in July, with a 3.9% hires rate.