San Jose, CA Employment

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65%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
112%
Household income NAT. AVG.
32%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$49,207$31,458$29,829
Median household income$117,324$63,783$55,322
Median income owner occupied$148,278$86,568$70,586
Median income renter occupied$84,730$43,419$35,192
Median earnings male$60,213$36,599$36,919
Median earnings female$41,047$27,020$26,250
Unemployment rate3.2%5.5%4.7%
Poverty level8.3%15.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in San Jose is 65% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in San Jose is 112% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in San Jose is 32% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in San Jose is 45% lower than the national average

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      $78,208 $117,324 $234,648
      City
      $42,517 $63,783 $127,566
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      San Jose median earnings by income bracket

      San Jose employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry9.8%9.8%
      Manufacturing sector20.2%20.2%
      Financial & insurance services2.3%2.3%
      Wholesale & retail services10.8%10.8%
      Public administration2.3%2.3%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.5%4.5%
      Education, health & social services9.9%9.9%
      Other35.8%35.8%

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      San Jose, CA1,029,409$117,324112.1%

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      San Jose, CA1,029,409$117,324112.1%
      Source: The San Jose, CA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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