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Berkeley, CA is a great place to find employment. Job growth in Berkeley is currently 34.36%, which is much higher than the national average of 30.54%. Additionally, the unemployment rate in Berkeley is quite low, at 2.8%. This means that there are plenty of job opportunities for those who are looking in this area. With its prosperous economy and low unemployment rate, Berkeley is an ideal place for anyone seeking employment.

The unemployment rate in Berkeley is 5.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Berkeley has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.4% over the past year.
- The average salary in Berkeley is $97,834.
- The median home cost in Berkeley is $1,320,600

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Berkeley? Legal ($138,292)
- Worst paying jobs? Law Enforcement ($11,705)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Management of Companies and Enterprises ($157,969)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($12,457)
- Average Income of Residents in Berkeley ($56,168) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Berkeley (5.1) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

View jobs in occupation categories below. It is important to join a job site search that offers legally protected status, inclusive workplace, and diverse and inclusive workplace if you're looking for work in Berkeley. A team that respects gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and other legally protected status are important to look for.

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

     JobsBerkeley, CaliforniaUnited States
  $56,168$37,638
  $97,834$69,021
  5.16
  -9.0%-6.2%
  36.3%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationBerkeley, CaliforniaUnited States
  Management$101,438$77,236
  Business, Financial$88,460$68,299
  Computer, Math$100,487$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$91,645$86,023
  Sciences$58,563$66,034
  Social Service$58,099$44,925
  Legal$138,292$88,013
  Education$43,613$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$49,243$43,591
  Health Practitioners$129,741$75,327
  Health Technicians$29,659$41,524
  Healthcare Support$27,824$25,441
  Fire Fighters$41,474$35,516
  Law Enforcement$11,705$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$12,451$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$24,224$23,378
  Personal Care$15,086$15,351
  Sales, Related$34,955$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$29,014$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$23,026$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$44,074$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$41,136$48,436
  Production$35,673$38,103
  Transportation$39,514$39,572
  Material Moving$20,743$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryBerkeley, CaliforniaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$24,720$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$52,127$44,287
  Manufacturing$93,735$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$63,525$51,301
  Retail Trade$33,892$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$43,975$43,256
  Utilities$102,000$77,546
  Information$73,586$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$87,443$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$59,048$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$88,420$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$157,969$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$38,285$30,687
  Educational Services$40,410$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$59,724$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$30,145$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$12,457$18,154
  Other Services$44,181$29,481
  Public Administration$88,538$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Have lived in Berkeley for about 35 years now. Housing/Real Estate: If you're looking to move here, $1,000,000 will get you a small cottage in the "flats". Most of  More

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Over 11 years ago

We have the best climate -- summers and winters are mild. Lots of  More

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Over 13 years ago

The 60's have left Berkeley and now it is about MONEY...and the people there have plenty of it and nice hybrid cars (looks like 2 per household) and with a great bicycle  More

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