Arizona Top State In Nation for Job GrowthPer
Blue Chip Job Growth Update:
Among metropolitan markets with a work force of more than 1 million, the Phoenix area retained the top position in nonagricultural employment for October 2006 over October 2005, with a 5.2 percent gain, representing 94,500 jobs. The New Orleans area bounced back from the post-Katrina doldrums to rank first among metropolitan markets with fewer than 1 million workers, posting a 12.6 percent gain, or 49,700 jobs.
Here's a graphic look at the year over year job growth rate since 2002:
