Lower Operating Costs
The cost of doing business on the Navajo Nation is relatively lower than in other metropolitan areas. Labor cost, the cost of building rental, and the cost of utilities are far lower on the reservation than other cities. The tables below outline reservation utility rates and compare labor costs on the Navajo Nation to that of key metropolitan areas of the United States. You will also find job training assistance available on the Navajo Nation.
Cost of Doing Business on the Navajo Nation
| Comparative Annual Operating Cost (in thousands of dollars) | ||||||
| Navajo Nation | Albq. NM |
San Jose CA | Sandiego CA |
Dallas TX |
Seattle WA |
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Labor
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$11,460 | $13,311 | $20,610 | $18,242 | $17,598 | $19,665 |
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Electric Power
|
360 | 367 | 335 | 286 | 248 | 1902 |
|
Natural Gas Power
|
17 | 494 | 453 | 432 | 376 | 457 |
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Total Annual Operating Costs
|
$11,777 | $14,172 | $21,398 | $18,960 | $18,222 | $20,312 |
| Comparative Hourly Wages | ||||||
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Assembler
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$7.15 | $8.06 | $12.48 | $11.04 | $10.66 | $11.90 |
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Junior Electronic Technician (1)
|
8.18 | 9.73 | 15.07 | 13.33 | 12.86 | 14.37 |
| Senior Electronic Technician (2) | 9.18 | 13.46 | 20.83 | 18.42 | 17.78 | 19.86 |
| Inspector | 7.15 | 8.37 | 12.96 | 11.47 | 11.07 | 12.37 |
| Machine Operator | 7.47 | 8.99 | 13.91 | 12.31 | 11.88 | 13.57 |
| General Helper | 9.18 | 8.26 | 12.78 | 11.30 | 10.92 | 12.11 |
| Shipping/Receiving Clerk | 7.15 | 8.68 | 13.43 | 11.88 | 11.47 | 12.86 |