Labor Force
Comprised of over 82,000 people, Ventura's labor force is educated, skilled and readily available for employers who need professional, sales and clerical staff. Our workforce also includes a significant number of skilled and semi-skilled technicians and tradespeople.
2004 Labor Force Profile
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- Total workforce of 82,427 people.
- Primary employment sectors included services, retail trade and government.
- City unemployment rate of 3.38% percent.
- Average workforce salary of $37,476.
Source: City of Ventura, UCSB Economic Forecast Project, June 2004
Note: All figures are forecasted.