Source5 ways Amazon is investing in Arizona
This investment provides thousands of jobs with average total compensation exceeding $30 per hour and allows local small businesses to reach global customers.
- Amazon has invested more than $40 billion in Arizona infrastructure and contributed over $40 billion to the state's gross domestic product.
- The company employs over 35,000 direct workers and supports more than 20,000 indirect jobs in construction, logistics, and professional services across Arizona.
- Amazon operates 23 fulfillment and sortation centers, 12 delivery stations, 5 Rural Super Rural stations, and 10 Whole Foods Market locations in Arizona.
- Arizona-based independent sellers sold more than 45 million items through Amazon's store, averaging over $220,000 in annual sales.
- Amazon partnered with 14 Arizona educational institutions through the Career Choice program and delivered more than 5 million meals to local nonprofits.