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Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay matches the national median ($121k vs $130k national)
  • High share of long-open postings (88% open 30+ days)

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ job market overview (June 2026)

The Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 5,645 active job postings tracked here, 88% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in cook / kitchen and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in cook / kitchen and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Cook / Kitchen221——
Retail Associate220—$28.50/hr n=45
Crew / Cashier210——
Store Supervisor / Manager208$121k n=23—
Engineering199$121k n=16$48/hr n=6

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other242$147k n=18—
Software Developers139$124k n=19—
Fast Food and Counter Workers64——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers57——
Retail Salespersons35——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time380$155k n=20$28.59/hr n=174
Full-time275$121k n=116$28.59/hr n=34
Contract232$150k n=39—
Temporary50$129k n=4—
Intern42$52k n=6—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail2,336$130k n=72$28.59/hr n=154
Food Service / Restaurants1,010$75k n=7—
Healthcare796$155k n=91$30.21/hr n=68
Professional Services751$138k n=18$45/hr n=33
Manufacturing709$113k n=34—

Top categories

  • Cook / Kitchen221
  • Retail Associate220
  • Crew / Cashier210
  • Store Supervisor / Manager208
  • Engineering199
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist130

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other242
  • Software Developers139
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers64
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers57
  • Retail Salespersons35
  • Registered Nurses29

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail2,336
  • Food Service / Restaurants1,010
  • Healthcare796
  • Professional Services751
  • Manufacturing709
  • Consumer Goods623

Employment mix

  • Unspecified4,666 · 83%
  • Part-time380 · 7%
  • Full-time275 · 5%
  • Contract232 · 4%
  • Temporary50 · 1%
  • Intern42 · 1%

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