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The job market in Watsonville, CA is growing at a rate of 17.08%, which is lower than the US average of 30.54%. Although the unemployment rate in Watsonville is 8.9%, which is higher than the national average of 4.1%, there is still potential for growth and opportunities for employment in the area. The city is home to a diverse range of industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, and service-oriented businesses, all of which offer potential for employment growth in the future. With its vibrant economy and promising job growth prospects, Watsonville is an excellent choice for those looking to advance their career or find new employment opportunities.

The unemployment rate in Watsonville is 19.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Watsonville has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.8% over the past year.
- The average salary in Watsonville is $67,007.
- The median home cost in Watsonville is $803,400

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Watsonville? Health Practitioners ($115,707)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($14,622)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($106,172)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($9,269)
- Average Income of Residents in Watsonville ($23,983) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Watsonville (19) 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 Watsonville, California that match your qualifications.

     JobsWatsonville, CaliforniaUnited States
  $23,983$37,638
  $67,007$69,021
  196
  -9.8%-6.2%
  23.3%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationWatsonville, CaliforniaUnited States
  Management$62,431$77,236
  Business, Financial$65,893$68,299
  Computer, Math$68,482$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$88,456$86,023
  Sciences$39,265$66,034
  Social Service$53,958$44,925
  Legal $88,013
  Education$22,127$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$31,055$43,591
  Health Practitioners$115,707$75,327
  Health Technicians$44,151$41,524
  Healthcare Support$31,068$25,441
  Fire Fighters$30,509$35,516
  Law Enforcement$69,946$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$29,074$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$33,913$23,378
  Personal Care$14,622$15,351
  Sales, Related$30,682$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$39,482$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$19,864$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$46,181$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$53,750$48,436
  Production$35,327$38,103
  Transportation$42,451$39,572
  Material Moving$26,070$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryWatsonville, CaliforniaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$21,902$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$45,041$44,287
  Manufacturing$41,880$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$34,421$51,301
  Retail Trade$27,347$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$50,500$43,256
  Utilities$106,172$77,546
  Information$67,560$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$46,316$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$53,300$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$58,214$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$81,161$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$35,351$30,687
  Educational Services$43,178$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$34,053$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$9,269$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$25,142$18,154
  Other Services$32,417$29,481
  Public Administration$58,446$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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We live in a nice area and love the climate but cost of living have gotten way out of hand. Vandals walk around smashing windows over and over without getting  More

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the cost of housing is slightly more affordable (just slightly). Close to the beach and near perfect weather. Especially during summer when it was 107 in San Jose' it  More

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Over 18 years ago

Nice neighborhood, but since moving here we have not felt a sense of  More

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