Arizona added jobs in April, but its employment rate has been stuck at 2024 levels for 2 years

Arizona added 8,100 jobs in April, ending seven months of lower employment rates compared to the previous year. However, the state's employment rate has remained stagnant at 2024 levels for two years, and its unemployment rate of 4.7% exceeds the national average of 4.3%. Wages increased slightly but still lag behind the national average.