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Labor Force
The Greater Phoenix region has long enjoyed a great reputation for the quality of its workforce. Friendly, approachable, productive and educated people of all ages and walks of life enjoy living and working in the Greater Phoenix area which is committed to attracting, retaining and providing new opportunities for talented workers.
This is due in large part to the area's exceptional quality of life, which attracts people and companies from around the world. The Greater Phoenix labor force is made up of young, educated, and highly productive people who work in diverse industries. Fortunately for local employers, the large influx of skilled workers keeps wages rates below those of similarly-sized metro areas. Arizona is a right-to-work state, and management/labor relations are very good.
Phoenix Metropolitan Area Civilian Labor Force = 1,998,637
North Mesa, offers employers a well-educated workforce growing at more than twice the national rate. The residents are committed to hard work and want to work where they live and support the growth of their community. New and expanding businesses have little trouble meeting their staffing needs due to the availability of experienced managers, computer professionals, secretaries, machine operators, assemblers, mechanics and general laborers.
Because of the excellent highway system, commuting is very prevalent. The average commute time in North Mesa is 24 minutes. There are more than 225,000 people within a 15 minute commute and nearly one million within a 30 minute commute.
North Mesa Civilian Labor Force = 95,595
Employment By Occupational Category

Wage Rates for Selected Occupations
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Occupations |
Median Wage |
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Professional/Technical |
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Medical Laboratory Technician II |
$32,030 |
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Electrical Engineer I |
$51,211 |
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Accountant I |
$36,721 |
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Financial Analyst I |
$47,666 |
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Marketing Manager |
$73,326 |
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Public Relations Manager |
$73,943 |
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Civil Engineer |
$54,170 |
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Select Customer Relationship Manager |
$45,861 |
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Information Technology |
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Computer Programmer |
$42,491 |
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Database Administrator |
$78,009 |
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Application Systems Analyst I |
$45,914 |
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Computer Operator |
$29,701 |
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Desktop Publisher |
$36,889 |
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Word Processing Operator |
$31,264 |
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Web Master |
$54,170 |
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Clerical |
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Accounting Clerk I |
$26,350 |
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Book Keeper |
$26,350 |
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Credit and Collections Clerk |
$29,171 |
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Customer Service Representative |
$27,043 |
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Payroll Clerk |
$30,479 |
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Receptionist |
$24,529 |
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Legal Secretary |
$37,307 |
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Administrative Assistant I |
$28,458 |
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Administrative Assistant III |
$35,617 |
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Shipping Clerk |
$25,833 |
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Sales |
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Entry Level Sales Representative-non technical |
$50,902 |
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Telemarketers |
$27,902 |
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Production & Maintenance |
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Entry Level Assembler |
$23,735 |
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Assemblers, Electrical Equipment-Precision |
$23,714 |
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Heavy Truck Driver |
$32,701 |
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Light Truck Driver |
$27,177 |
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General Maintenance Worker II |
$33,601 |
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Entry Level Mechanical Technician |
$30,499 |
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Machinist II |
$38,675 |
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