San Diego

San Diego, CA

Labor Force Summary

Population

3252627

/ As of 2024 /

Decreased

77832

/ From 2019-2024 /

Projected Decrease

72962

/ Next 5 years /

Employment increased

2.8%

/ From 2019-2024 /

Total Regional Employment

1815505

/ As of 2024 /

48723

/ 5 Year Increase /

Projected growth by 77,927 over next 5 years

Population w/ Associates Degree

8.3%

Employees w/ Bachelors Degree

25.6%

Total Employable Population

2548461

Not in Labor Force

873050

/ Age 16+ /

Labor Force

1675412

/ Unemployed: 67,831 /

Under 16

689447

/ & Military, Institutional /

Unemployment Rate

4.05%

/ April 2025 /

Decreasing from

9.25%

/ 5 Years Before /

Largest Industries

/ 2024 /

Government

Health Care and Social Assistance

Accommodation and Food Services

Number of companies that posted jobs in the last 12 months

25863

Top Growing Occupations

/ 2024 /

Management

Business & Financial Operations

Healthcare Support

Community and Social Service

Transportation and material moving

Top Posted Occupations

/ 2024 /

Health Care Practitioners & Technical

Management

Office & Administrative Support

Sales & Related

Business and Financial Operations

Data provided by Lightcast

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