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The job market in California State is looking positive, with an estimated job growth of 29.90% over the next few years. This marks a healthy increase compared to the overall US job growth rate of 30.54%. The unemployment rate in the state is also lower than the national average, currently sitting at 4.8%. Overall, this indicates that there are ample job opportunities in California State for those seeking employment, and that the state remains a viable location for economic engagement.

The unemployment rate in California is 8.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)


YOU SHOULD KNOW

- That Job Growth in California has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.3% over the past year.
- The average salary in California is $84,097.
- The median home cost in California is $733,500

JOB HELPFUL RESOURCES

- Best paying jobs in California? Computer, Math ($108,079)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($15,070)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($94,994)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($21,254)
- Average Income of Residents in California ($41,276) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in California (8.2) is higher 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 California. 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 California, California that match your qualifications.

  EMPLOYMENT INFORMATIONCalifornia, CaliforniaUnited States
  $41,276$37,638
  $84,097$69,021
  8.26
  -8.83%-6.18%
  33.96%33.51%
  AVERAGE SALARY BY OCCUPATIONCalifornia, CaliforniaUnited States
  Management$88,936$77,236
  Business, Financial$75,499$68,299
  Computer, Math$108,079$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$103,778$86,023
  Sciences$79,686$66,034
  Social Service$51,688$44,925
  Legal$105,918$88,013
  Education$45,948$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$53,622$43,591
  Health Practitioners$98,914$75,327
  Health Technicians$47,872$41,524
  Healthcare Support$26,005$25,441
  Fire Fighters$35,583$35,516
  Law Enforcement$94,827$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$20,385$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$25,910$23,378
  Personal Care$15,070$15,351
  Sales, Related$34,208$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$38,230$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$22,663$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$42,180$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$49,653$48,436
  Production$35,703$38,103
  Transportation$40,268$39,572
  Material Moving$26,004$25,906
  AVERAGE SALARY BY INDUSTRYCalifornia, CaliforniaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$26,481$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$72,637$74,432
  Construction$46,727$44,287
  Manufacturing$55,553$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$48,760$51,301
  Retail Trade$29,326$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$40,396$43,256
  Utilities$94,994$77,546
  Information$83,243$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$74,350$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$51,933$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$86,266$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$85,376$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$31,882$30,687
  Educational Services$49,277$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$45,897$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$30,880$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$21,254$18,154
  Other Services$28,220$29,481
  Public Administration$72,064$61,644
UNEMPLOYMENT BY YEAR (Years 1990 to 2021)

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Reviews for California    285 Reviews
? - 7/28/2022
California is a great state. What stopped me from giving it 5 stars is the crime, homelessness, high cost of living, traffic, drought, and wildfires. Still a pretty good... Read More

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Best place on earth. - 6/28/2021
Born and raised here - been all around the country and world but California is unrivaled for beauty , diversity, food, landscapes, vibrant industries and agriculture and... Read More

Don’t Come Here Ever - 5/16/2021
The extreme criminality of people here are smugly dismissive, unempathetic, rude, the cost of living is outright usury and the police and court system do absolutely... Read More


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