Paychex - IHS Small Business Jobs Index Growth Slowed in May, Yet Remains Near Record High

The Paychex | IHS Small Business Jobs Index grew 0.05 percent in the 12 months leading up to May. Although the national index decreased to 101.15 from April to May, the pace of small business job growth remained positive. While Washington and San Francisco continue to lead the index among the states and metro areas measured, Arizona had the greatest improvement among the states, driven by employment growth in Phoenix.

To read the full news release, visit the Paychex | IHS Small Business Jobs Index website.