Historical data
Pick an indicator to see its long-run evolution.
Unemployment rate
1990–2024Annual average unemployment rate.
Employment
Total people employed in California.
Total nonfarm payroll jobs
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, annual average (FRED CANA).
Unemployment
Unemployment in California.
Unemployment rate
1976–2024BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, annual average of seasonally adjusted months (FRED CAUR).
Labor Force
The size of the California labor force.
Civilian labor force
1976–2024BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, annual average (FRED CALF).
Occupations
Major occupational sectors in California.
Workers in management, business, science and arts occupations
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, civilian employed 16+, C24010 (2020 not released).
Salaries
Wages and minimum wage in California.
Average weekly earnings, private sector
2007–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, annual average (FRED SMU06000000500000011).
Average hourly earnings, private sector
2007–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, annual average (FRED SMU06000000500000003).
State minimum wage
2010–2024California minimum wage.
| Indicator | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage2024 (federal) | $16.00 /hr | $7.25 /hr |
Remote Work
Remote work in California.
Workers who work from home
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, share of workers 16+, B08301 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Remote workers2023, U.S. Census ACS | 22% | 20% |
Workforce Participation
Labor force participation in California.
Labor force participation rate
1976–2024BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, annual average (FRED LBSSA06).
| Indicator | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Labor force participation2024, BLS | 62.4% | 62.6% |