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Largest Government Employers in Phoenix

Sources for Phoenix Area Jobs

By , About.com Guide

If you are looking for a job in the Phoenix, Arizona area, one of these entities might be a good choice. They are all government-related, employing many people in the State of Arizona. There are entry-level positions, as well as administrative and professional jobs open from time to time. The one thing you can be sure of when it comes to the top employers in Phoenix -- they almost always have open positions of one kind or another. Good luck with your Arizona job search!

Note: These were the top government employers in Arizona as of January 2009. The largest non-government employers can be found here.

Phoenix Top Employers

  1. State of Arizona
    Number of employees in Arizona: 50,000+

  2. City of Phoenix
    Number of employees in Arizona: 17,000+

  3. Maricopa County
    Number of employees in Arizona: 14,000+

  4. Arizona State University
    Number of employees in Arizona: 13,000+

  5. U.S. Postal Service
    Number of employees in Arizona: 10,000+

  6. Mesa Public Schools
    Number of employees in Arizona: 9,000+

  7. Luke Air Force Base
    Number of employees in Arizona: 8,000+

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