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We’ve teamed up with the state’s workforce development system to help job seekers find good careers and help employers find qualified workers. We offer valuable, no-cost resources — including data on our state’s workforce — to support you when you need it.

California Jobs Market Briefing

Each year, we release the California Jobs Market Briefing (PDF). This report shows important labor market trends and current statistics relating to the state’s economy.

Success Stories

Learn how our programs and services helped Californians when they needed it the most.

Resources for Job Seekers

America's Job Center of California^SM (AJCC)
- Find educational and job training opportunities that can help you start a new career.
- Get help with job searches, career advice, and assistance with resumes and finding a job.
- Use resource rooms with internet, telephones, and fax machines.
- Get referrals to services like childcare, utility, housing, and transportation.
CalJOBS^SM
- Search and apply for jobs.
- Create resumes and cover letters for specific jobs or career paths.
- Research employers and learn about the job market.
- Setup alerts for job openings.
Job Fairs and Workshops
- Search for jobs, make connections, and build your interview skills.

Resources for Employers

Tax Credits and Incentives: Available to employers who hire from specific target groups.
Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL): No- or low-cost programs to develop the skills of your employees.
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC): Connects employers that have job openings with qualified job seekers at no cost.
CalJOBS: A web-based job center that gives employers access to thousands of job seekers and hiring tools.
Training Resources: No-fee employee training is available to employers to assist in job search, career exploration, and training needs.

Top Jobs

We have listed the top five jobs for each of California’s 15 economic regions, based on job openings expected from 2020-2030.

Entry-level jobs that need a high school diploma or equivalent or less.
Middle-skill jobs that need more education or training than a high school diploma but not necessarily a four-year college degree.
High-skill jobs that need a four-year college degree.

The state’s workforce development system can help you with your job search, training, creating a resume, and more.

Spread the Word

Social Media Toolkit

Want to share on social media? Use our social media toolkit to share information about the top occupations in California.

Select a region to see the current number of advertisements in these occupations.

The Significance of Employer Participation in the OEWS Survey

The EDD’s Labor Market Information Division (LMID) collects data on jobs and wages directly from employers through the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) Survey.¹ The OEWS program gathers data for over 800 jobs based on industry and geographical area.

Employment and wage data gathered from the OEWS Survey helps employers, job seekers, policy makers, and educators make informed decisions:

Employers use the data to negotiate salaries, predict future skill needs, and stay competitive in their area.
Job seekers use the data to help choose the right education, training, and skills needed for top jobs.
Economic developers use wage data to attract and keep businesses.
Educators and trainers use the data to update lesson plans to better help students with the skills employers need.

When you receive the OEWS survey from EDD-LMID, we kindly ask yout to participate. For any questions or more information about this program, contact the LMID at 1-800-826-4896 or LMIOccupationalSurvey@states.bls.gov.

To access data from the OEWS survey, visit Labor Market Information. Use the LMI by Subject category and select Occupations or Wages.