Labor Force
The Yuma labor force market is ripe with talented individuals encompassing multiple industries. The growth of our labor force growth has traditionally outpaced our industry growth which has created a surplus of skilled workers within the manufacturing, food technology and aviation sectors.
Top Ten Employers in Yuma County
Metropolitan Area | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing | Construction | Manufacturing | Transportation and Communication | Retail Trade | Finance, Insurance and Real Estate | Services | Public Administration |
Yuma | 3.08% | 5.73% | 4.27% | 4.51% | 24.31% | 4.49% | 40.97% | 7.78% |
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Metropolitan Area |
Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment Rate | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment Rate | ||||||
Yuma | 86,496 | 64,717 | 25.2% | 90,358 | 65,371 | 27.7% |
Metropolitan Area | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing | Construction | Manufacturing | Transportation and Communication | Retail Trade | Finance, Insurance and Real Estate | Services | Public Administration |
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Yuma | 1,886 | 3,506 | 2,610 | 2,758 | 14,870 | 2,748 | 25,058 | 4,759 |