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Major Manufacturer eyeing space on the Price Rd Corridor in Chandler, AZ

by Amy Jones on August 30, 2008

The 153-Acre Motorola parcel is being considered by a major Solar Manufacturing Company (similar in size and salary structure to Intel) which if they choose to settle in Chandler, would have a significant positive impact on our local economy.

Chandler is vying with Oregon to woo the company to Chandler.  Seems the decision will come down to which government will provide the greatest tax incentives (of course).

You’d think a solar manufacturing company would be drawn to a location with great “solar” opportunity.  Chandler offers around 330 days of sunshine a year! 

Come on Mr. Solar Manufacturer…Pick us…pick us!

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What’s the average income in the Phoenix area?

by Amy Jones on July 17, 2008

Another often-asked question by buyers moving to the area from out of state.  Just how do Phoenix area salaries compare to the rest of the country? 

We have a relatively strong economy here, but not as strong as it was over the last couple years.  The national mortgage crisis and the severe decrease in new home construction is a major contributing factor in our economic decline. 

But what ARE workers earning in the Phoenix area? Here are just a few annual incomes as reported in Phoenix Magazine.

  • Cashier $21,190
  • Child/family/school social worker $33,910
  • Computer systems analyst 70,240
  • Criminal Investigator $54,090
  • Database administrator $58,620
  • Drywall & ceiling tile installer $30,840
  • Electrical engineer $77,080
  • Floral designer 23,680
  • Landscape worker $20,570
  • Lawyer $110,000
  • Librarian $43,370
  • Physical therapist $63,730
  • Physician assistant $64,320
  • PR specialist $44,850
  • Registered nurse $58,880
  • Restaurant cook $21,440
  • Security guard $22,300
  • Teacher’s assistant $20,160
  • Truck driver $39,190
  • Waiter/Waitress $17,460

What are the in demand jobs locally?

  • Aerospace industry (including everyone from assemblers to accountants, managers to IT)
  • Accounting field (especially experienced accountants and CPA’s)
  • Financial jobs including tax accountants, public accountants, financial analysts etc
  • IT field
  • Engineering field
  • Computer services
  • wast managment
  • security business
  • Health care workers at all levels

What’s the least in demand industry…construction and mortgage-related jobs.

Next…where’s the best place to work?

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