San Jose, CA

San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, CA

Labor Force Summary

Population

1932367

/ As of 2024 /

Decreased

52847

/ From 2019-2024 /

Projected Decline

41032

/ 2024-2029 /

Employment Decreased by

.3%

/ From 2019-2024 /

Total Regional Employment

1251009

/ As of 2025 /

3641

/ 5 Year Increase /

Projected growth by 56862

Population w/ Associates Degree

6.4%

Employees w/ Bachelors Degree

27.7%

Total Employable Population

1591377

Not in Labor Force

527039

/ Age 16+ /

Labor Force

1064339

/ Unemployed: 41,756 /

Under 16

331405

/ & Military, Institutional /

Unemployment Rate

3.92%

/ Apil 2025 /

Down from

6.4%

/ 5 Years Before /

Largest Industries

/ 2024 /

Manufacturing

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Healthcare & Social Assistance

Number of companies that posted jobs in the last 12 months

21092

Top Growing Occupations

/ 2024 /

Management

Computer & Mathematical

Healthcare Practitioners and Support

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Business & Financial Operations

Top Posted Occupations

/ 2024 /

Computer & Mathematical

Management

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Sales and Related

Business and Financial Operations

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