Arizona is an Auto State
193.1K Jobs
Powered by Arizona’s Auto Industry
Industry Impact
Every Job Tells a Story
Arizona’s auto industry supports an estimated 193,083 jobs — from assembly lines to engineering labs, supply chain logistics to dealership floors.
368.3K
New Vehicles Sold
$70,991
Average labor income per auto job
$13.71B
Annual Labor Income
4%
Share of Arizona Jobs Supported
5%
of Economy
$24.22B
State GDP
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and IHS Markit / S&P Global Mobility — Arizona, 2024.
Automaker Facilities
Built in Arizona
| Facility | Organization | City | State | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucid AMP-1 | Lucid Motors | Casa Grande | Arizona | Assembly |
| LG Energy Solution (Under Construction) | LG | Queen Creek | Arizona | Parts Manufacturing |
| Arizona IT Innovation Center | General Motors Company | Chandler | Arizona | R&D / Engineering |
| Arizona Proving Ground | Ford Motor Company | Wittmann | Arizona | R&D / Engineering |
| Arizona Proving Grounds | Stellantis NV | Yucca | Arizona | R&D / Engineering |
| Arizona Proving Grounds | Volkswagen Group | Maricopa | Arizona | R&D / Engineering |
| Volvo Car Arizona Proving Ground | Volvo | Wittmann | Arizona | R&D / Engineering |
| Ford Credit National Recovery Center | Ford Motor Company | Mesa | Arizona | Offices & Training Centers |
| GM Financial -- Chandler Collection Center | General Motors Company | Chandler | Arizona | Offices & Training Centers |
| Phoenix Development Center | General Motors Company | Phoenix | Arizona | Other |
Explore Facilities
See a List of All Facilities Across Arizona.
Activity at Ports
Arizona’s Auto Trade Footprint
Arizona ports moved $4.14B in automotive trade in 2024 alone, led by exports to Mexico. Past-decade totals reach $45.74B.
2024 Imports
2024 Exports
$3.79B
Vehicles & parts entering AZ ports
$358.16M
Vehicles & parts shipped from AZ ports
Past Decade Totals
$39.04B
Vehicles & parts entering AZ ports
$6.70B
Vehicles & parts shipped from AZ ports
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade Statistics — Arizona ports of entry, 2024.
Employment
Jobs Across the State
Headquarters, assembly plants, R&D centers, and supplier operations across the state — led by Arizona’s largest automotive employers.
Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation — Member Facility Directory, Arizona, 2024.
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3,000
Employees
LG
LG Energy Solution (Under Construction)
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2,000
Employees
Lucid Motors
Lucid AMP-1
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968
Employees
General Motors Company
Arizona IT Innovation Center
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129
Employees
Volkswagen Group
Arizona Proving Grounds
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