Arizona Employment Sector Statistics (2024)
Workforce distribution by employment sector for Arizona
Employment Indicators for Arizona (2024)
Total Employed
3,415,601
Civilian 16+
Private For-Profit
72.7 %
Largest Sector
Self-Employed
6.0%
Entrepreneurship
Government
13.9%
Public Sector
Arizona Workforce by Sector & Gender
Arizona Employment Sector Breakdown
| Sector | Total Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 2,481,568 | 72.7% |
| Government | 476,029 | 13.9% |
| Self-Employed | 203,485 | 6.0% |
| Private Non-Profit | 247,249 | 7.2% |
Arizona Gender Ratio Analysis by Employment Sector (2024)
| Sector | Male:Female Ratio |
|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 1.30:1 |
| Government | 0.82:1 |
| Self-Employed | 1.32:1 |
Arizona Employment Trends (2010–2024)
Arizona Historical Employment Sector Trends
| Year | Private | Gov | Self-Emp | Non-Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 72.7% | 13.9% | 6.0% | 7.2% |
| 2023 | 72.6% | 14.1% | 6.0% | 7.2% |
| 2022 | 72.9% | 13.9% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | 72.9% | 13.9% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| 2020 | 73.1% | 13.8% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| 2019 | 73.7% | 13.5% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 2018 | 73.7% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 2017 | 73.4% | 14.0% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 2016 | 73.1% | 14.3% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 2015 | 72.9% | 14.6% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| 2014 | 72.5% | 15.0% | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 2013 | 72.1% | 15.3% | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 2012 | 72.1% | 15.4% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| 2011 | 72.2% | 15.3% | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| 2010 | 72.5% | 15.1% | 6.3% | 5.9% |
Employment Sector FAQs for Arizona
The largest employment sector in Arizona is Private For-Profit, which employs 72.7% of the local workforce.
There are approximately 3,415,601 civilian workers aged 16 and over currently employed in Arizona.
In the private for-profit sector, the male-to-female ratio is 1.30:1. This metric helps highlight gender participation across the most prominent industry classes.
Since 2010, the total number of workers in Arizona has shown an increase, moving from 2,747,475 to 3,415,601 according to Census Bureau records.