Tucson labor force keeps growing, but job market shows signs of strain

The Tucson labor force keeps growing, but the job market shows signs of strain, , according to an analysis from the Eller Business Research Center .

Exhibit 1 presents current Tucson MSA economic indicators. Unavailable – Tucson MSA (Pima Co.)Summary – Monthly

In the Tucson MSA, the non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose by 0.6 percentage points over the year to 4.6% in June. Each month in 2025 so far has recorded a year-over-year increase in the unemployment rate. March saw the greatest jump, rising 1.1 percentage points to 4.1%, followed by a 0.6-point increase in April to 3.5%, and a 0.9-point rise in May to 4.2%. At the state level, the non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose from 3.5% in April to 4.1% in May and 4.5% in June.

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