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About 7 percent of the people in the Tucson Metropolitan area work in the manufacturing sector. About one in six people in the Tucson Metropolitan area works in “goods-producing'' industries, including manufacturing, mining and construction. Manufacturing is important because the jobs pay higher than average wages and manufacturers provide an export-based product that brings wealth back into the community.
The Sonoran region of Mexico has a high concentration of maquiladoras that provide an attractive customer base for Tucson area companies.
Tucson is home to the U.S. headquarters of La Costeña, a Mexican food processor and manufacturer.
Manufacturing Sector Highlights 
Tucson and Southern Arizona
- 752 local companies
- 28,400 employees
- $1,628,218,000 in annual payroll
(source: Arizona Workforce Informer 2006,
2007 Star 200, County Business Patterns, 2004)
Major Employers
(source: Star 200 2008)
Education
- The UA College of Engineering plays a pivotal role in providing the research, technology, and engineering expertise necessary for growth and diversity in the economy. Graduates of the college are the entrepreneurs developing high-tech companies, creating jobs, and improving quality of life.
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