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Petaluma, CA is an excellent place to find employment, with a projected job growth rate of 37.18% compared to the US average of 30.54%. The unemployment rate in Petaluma is exceptionally low at 2.5%, much lower than the national average of 4.1%. This makes Petaluma an attractive destination for anyone searching for employment opportunities, as there are plenty of jobs available and more on the horizon. With its promising job growth and low unemployment rates, Petaluma is an ideal location to pursue career goals and develop your skillsets.

The unemployment rate in Petaluma is 5.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Petaluma has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.7% over the past year.
- The average salary in Petaluma is $100,379.
- The median home cost in Petaluma is $839,600

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Petaluma? Architecture, Engineering ($109,632)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($15,323)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($121,406)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($21,290)
- Average Income of Residents in Petaluma ($50,664) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Petaluma (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 Petaluma, California that match your qualifications.

     JobsPetaluma, CaliforniaUnited States
  $50,664$37,638
  $100,379$69,021
  56
  -9.7%-6.2%
  35.6%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationPetaluma, CaliforniaUnited States
  Management$99,138$77,236
  Business, Financial$88,698$68,299
  Computer, Math$95,357$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$109,632$86,023
  Sciences$82,176$66,034
  Social Service$40,508$44,925
  Legal$88,566$88,013
  Education$55,764$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$59,453$43,591
  Health Practitioners$108,869$75,327
  Health Technicians$74,728$41,524
  Healthcare Support$31,875$25,441
  Fire Fighters$102,639$35,516
  Law Enforcement$91,536$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$19,589$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$28,001$23,378
  Personal Care$15,323$15,351
  Sales, Related$52,132$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$41,178$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$49,219$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$44,500$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$52,394$48,436
  Production$39,872$38,103
  Transportation$62,768$39,572
  Material Moving$22,247$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryPetaluma, CaliforniaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$38,036$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$59,436$44,287
  Manufacturing$57,283$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$72,000$51,301
  Retail Trade$32,054$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$63,611$43,256
  Utilities$121,406$77,546
  Information$91,739$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$79,797$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$81,091$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$95,673$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$48,850$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$28,683$30,687
  Educational Services$53,933$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$61,925$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$41,156$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$21,290$18,154
  Other Services$33,191$29,481
  Public Administration$83,576$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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I agree with the low star reviews. Been here for 25 years, raised a family and seen everything turn to the left and worse. Weather is glorious, love the old Victorians  More

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We’ve lived here for 3 years and we love it. It has taken some time to grow on us. We moved from SF where we had lived over 15 years, we were not used to one year leases  More

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I’ve lived here a couple of years (after living in others parts of the Bay Area for 15+ years) and I love it! Great neighborhoods, friendly folks, good schools with  More

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