Intel announced in July 2005 it is planning to spend $3 billion to build a new, 522,000 square foot manufacturing facility at its Ocotillo site in Chandler, Arizona. Construction on this 300mm fabrication facility has begun and is expected to be completed in mid-2007. Up to 3,000 skilled trades people will support the construction project and the project will create up to 1,000 new Intel jobs. Intel’s average payroll per worker in Arizona is $122,000, including bonuses and benefits.
