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Costa Mesa, CA is an excellent place to find a job. The projected job growth in the city during the next decade is expected to be 23.20%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 30.54%. The current unemployment rate in Costa Mesa is also much lower than the national average at just 3.3%. This makes it an attractive area for those seeking employment both now and in the future. With its vibrant economy and strong job prospects, Costa Mesa is sure to continue providing ample opportunities for work and career advancement.

The unemployment rate in Costa Mesa is 5.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Costa Mesa has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 0.6% over the past year.
- The average salary in Costa Mesa is $96,391.
- The median home cost in Costa Mesa is $1,097,500

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Costa_Mesa? Legal ($108,646)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($20,031)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($108,359)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($22,142)
- Average Income of Residents in Costa_Mesa ($47,636) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Costa_Mesa (5.5) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

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Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Costa_Mesa, California that match your qualifications.

     JobsCosta Mesa, CaliforniaUnited States
  $47,636$37,638
  $96,391$69,021
  5.56
  -9.6%-6.2%
  32.4%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationCosta Mesa, CaliforniaUnited States
  Management$88,698$77,236
  Business, Financial$72,801$68,299
  Computer, Math$83,722$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$101,813$86,023
  Sciences$70,625$66,034
  Social Service$51,389$44,925
  Legal$108,646$88,013
  Education$52,608$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$58,594$43,591
  Health Practitioners$86,250$75,327
  Health Technicians$67,568$41,524
  Healthcare Support$26,477$25,441
  Fire Fighters$25,940$35,516
  Law Enforcement$84,871$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$21,820$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$26,298$23,378
  Personal Care$20,031$15,351
  Sales, Related$50,888$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$43,833$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$37,804$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$39,880$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$42,353$48,436
  Production$31,545$38,103
  Transportation$32,408$39,572
  Material Moving$25,196$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryCosta Mesa, CaliforniaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$41,717$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$53,249$44,287
  Manufacturing$74,736$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$72,902$51,301
  Retail Trade$32,530$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$39,500$43,256
  Utilities$108,359$77,546
  Information$63,063$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$76,523$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$82,523$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$75,276$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$78,750$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$33,678$30,687
  Educational Services$52,194$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$48,369$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$30,833$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$22,142$18,154
  Other Services$31,461$29,481
  Public Administration$73,239$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 14 years ago

Costa mesa has awesome shopping but is way too crowded and I have had 3 cars stolen in the past 5 years along with countless break-ins and theft. Expensive. Close to  More

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Over 15 years ago

Costa Mesa has a near perfect climate . . . plenty of sun but rarely over 100 degrees (our house doesn't even have AC). Nestled between Newport Beach and Huntington  More

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We have a good amount of low-income, medium-income, and relatively high-income  More

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