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Paychex Reports Small Business Job Growth in Midwest and Arizona

1 report, 1 independent Updated Nov 3
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What happened

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Paychex released employment data for small businesses in the Midwest and Arizona on November 3, 2026. The national jobs index reached 99.21 in October, showing minimal change compared to previous periods. While weekly earnings grew by 3.04% in October, the three-month annualized growth rate fell to 2.42% for the first time since February 2026.

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Why it matters

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The report indicates that small business employers are meeting demand by increasing weekly hours for existing staff, even as hourly earnings growth remained low at 2.88% in October. Construction and manufacturing were the sectors leading growth in both hours and earnings.

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Who's involved

  • PaychexPayroll provider that tracked small business employment growth in the Midwest and Arizona
  • MidwestRegion where Paychex tracked small business employment growth
  • ArizonaState where Paychex tracked small business job growth

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • ArizonaSpeculative

    The state of Arizona could see increased demand for labor as small business job growth is indicated in the state.

  • PhoenixSpeculative

    Phoenix might experience changes in manufacturing costs or revenue due to small business job growth in the metro area.

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