Arizona’s Gross Regional Product (GRP) in 2008 was nearly $251 billion, with more than 3.3 million employed at an average pay of $41,795. 
The largest economic sector in Arizona is Service representing the majority of all jobs at nearly 1.8 million people and an average pay of approximately $34,000.
Gross Regional Product and employment activity in Arizona varies tremendously by county. In many rural counties the largest employer is Government, which includes local, state, federal, and public education jobs. For instance in Apache County, Government employment accounts for 56 percent of the jobs in the county.
By clicking on Arizona’s counties in the map below, you are able to explore key economic metrics. Analyzing the industry sector mix shows that the largest sector does not always generate the greatest monetary output or the highest paying sector.
A couple of highlights include:
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The 5 counties with the highest GRP include Maricopa, Pima, Yuma, Pinal and Yavapai. The GRP of the top five GRP counties makes up 91% of Arizona’s total output in dollars.
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Maricopa County has the highest GRP at $182 billion; however Greenlee County has the highest GRP per capita at approximately $144,000 per capita, which is more than three times higher than Maricopa’s.
Click on the map below to explore the Economic Metrics of each Arizona County
