Phoenix is maintaining its economic momentum with job and wage gains, according to an analysis from Eller’s Economic and Business Research Center .

In August, the non-seasonally adjusted civilian labor force in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler MSA (Phoenix MSA) grew 1.7% year-over-year to 2.8 million, continuing a consistent upward trend. June and July recorded similar year-over-year gains of 1.8% and 1.6%, respectively.

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The Phoenix MSA’s labor market showed solid strength in August, as non-seasonally adjusted resident employment climbed 1.1% year-over-year to 2.6 million. June and July both posted slightly stronger gains of 1.3%. Statewide, Arizona employment grew 1.0% to 3.6 million, with the Phoenix MSA accounti

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