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Downey, CA is a great place to live and work with its promising job growth rate of 34.24%, which is higher than the US average of 30.54%. With an unemployment rate that is 3.6%, significantly lower than the US average of 4.1%, Downey's job market is booming and creating more opportunities for people looking for work. Whether you are seeking a career change or a fresh start, Downey provides plenty of options to find the right fit for you.

The unemployment rate in Downey is 11.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Downey has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 0.7% over the past year.
- The average salary in Downey is $77,972.
- The median home cost in Downey is $745,600

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Downey? Legal ($97,371)
- Worst paying jobs? Farming, Fishing, Forestry ($10,878)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Public Administration ($72,088)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($11,042)
- Average Income of Residents in Downey ($31,818) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Downey (11.6) 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 Downey, California that match your qualifications.

     JobsDowney, CaliforniaUnited States
  $31,818$37,638
  $77,972$69,021
  11.66
  -12.2%-6.2%
  32.9%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationDowney, CaliforniaUnited States
  Management$70,208$77,236
  Business, Financial$54,965$68,299
  Computer, Math$69,327$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$89,318$86,023
  Sciences$56,652$66,034
  Social Service$57,676$44,925
  Legal$97,371$88,013
  Education$57,713$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$32,408$43,591
  Health Practitioners$89,554$75,327
  Health Technicians$36,250$41,524
  Healthcare Support$25,905$25,441
  Fire Fighters$24,177$35,516
  Law Enforcement$84,519$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$19,161$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$25,901$23,378
  Personal Care$13,808$15,351
  Sales, Related$37,025$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$36,852$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$10,878$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$44,348$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$52,796$48,436
  Production$34,793$38,103
  Transportation$41,022$39,572
  Material Moving$26,604$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryDowney, CaliforniaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$11,042$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$42,408$44,287
  Manufacturing$45,363$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$48,080$51,301
  Retail Trade$29,068$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$40,550$43,256
  Utilities$48,534$77,546
  Information$60,170$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$53,273$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$35,758$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$58,812$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$44,079$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$31,959$30,687
  Educational Services$51,117$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$40,870$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$17,596$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$20,352$18,154
  Other Services$35,776$29,481
  Public Administration$72,088$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 16 years ago

downey has a decent area in the northeast part but mostly average homes and getting busy driving around the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Its a nice city. Just like the rest of Sounthern California it is overrun with illegal aliens. Housing and apartment renting is high,consdireing the age of the homes and  More

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