San Diego

San Diego, CA

Labor Force Summary

Population

3263706

/ As of 2023 /

Decreased

68777

/ From 2018-2023 /

Projected Decrease

83739

/ 2023-2028 /

Employment increased

3.3%

/ From 2018-2023 /

Total Regional Employment

1808165

/ As of 2023 /

57174

/ 5 Year Increase /

Projected growth by 122,934 over next 5 years

Population w/ Associates Degree

8.3%

Employees w/ Bachelors Degree

25%

Total Employable Population

2550821

Not in Labor Force

947703

/ Age 16+ /

Labor Force

1603118

/ Unemployed: 70,802 /

Under 16

695576

/ & Military, Institutional /

Unemployment Rate

4.42%

/ March 2024 /

Increasing from

3.25%

/ 5 Years Before /

Largest Industries

/ 2023 /

Government

Health Care and Social Assistance

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Number of companies that posted jobs in the last 12 months

23711

Top Growing Occupations

/ 2023 /

Management

Business & Financial Operations

Healthcare Support

Community and Social Service

Transportation and material moving

Top Posted Occupations

/ 2023 /

Health Care Practitioners & Technical

Management

Office & Administrative Support

Sales & Related

Business and Financial Operations

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