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Ridgecrest, CA has a positive outlook for job growth, with an estimated 8.20% increase over the next ten years. This is lower than the nation-wide projection of 30.54%, however Ridgecrest also has a lower unemployment rate of 6.4%, compared to the US average of 4.1%. With these figures in mind, job seekers looking for employment in Ridgecrest can be optimistic about their abilities to find and maintain work. All in all, it looks like Ridgecrest is a great place to look for jobs in the coming years.

The unemployment rate in Ridgecrest is 4.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Ridgecrest has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.2% over the past year.
- The average salary in Ridgecrest is $77,534.
- The median home cost in Ridgecrest is $245,600

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Ridgecrest? Sciences ($114,573)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($10,339)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($100,548)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($2,499)
- Average Income of Residents in Ridgecrest ($36,966) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Ridgecrest (4.1) 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 Ridgecrest, California that match your qualifications.

     JobsRidgecrest, CaliforniaUnited States
  $36,966$37,638
  $77,534$69,021
  4.16
  -6.1%-6.2%
  26.0%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationRidgecrest, CaliforniaUnited States
  Management$95,032$77,236
  Business, Financial$87,888$68,299
  Computer, Math$93,633$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$96,823$86,023
  Sciences$114,573$66,034
  Social Service$49,078$44,925
  Legal $88,013
  Education$54,268$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$26,750$43,591
  Health Practitioners$65,714$75,327
  Health Technicians$68,950$41,524
  Healthcare Support$24,811$25,441
  Fire Fighters$76,750$35,516
  Law Enforcement$44,788$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$23,333$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$38,722$23,378
  Personal Care$10,339$15,351
  Sales, Related$25,674$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$36,263$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$47,885$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$47,092$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$60,818$48,436
  Production$59,250$38,103
  Transportation$24,941$39,572
  Material Moving$33,518$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryRidgecrest, CaliforniaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$24,454$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$66,705$74,432
  Construction$46,114$44,287
  Manufacturing$78,504$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$37,895$51,301
  Retail Trade$22,500$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$26,512$43,256
  Utilities$100,548$77,546
  Information$41,121$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$60,257$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$63,723$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$67,438$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$29,550$30,687
  Educational Services$53,841$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$40,104$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$2,499$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$23,808$18,154
  Other Services$35,063$29,481
  Public Administration$94,678$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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For context, I grew up in Ridgecrest and moved away after graduating high school. I have since lived in LA and the Bay Area but I visit RC often. RC is in the high  More

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Ridgecrest and Kern County are red state bastions in a land of blue voting counties. If you want a concealed weapons permit, you'll get it. Want to own any firearm  More

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Over 12 years ago

The hardest thing to get used to in Ridgecrest is the weather. It can get quite windy. And hot. 115 hot. But it's a dry heat! It does cool off in the evening, and it  More

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