San Diego Staffing Snapshot

Known historically for its world-leading concentration of military and defense assets, in recent years, San Diego County’s largest employers have been shifting from primarily defense toward greater inclusion of the Life Sciences, Bioscience, Technology and Manufacturing (including Aerospace) industries. With a population of nearly 3.3 million, 88% of San Diego County residents hold a high school diploma, and 40% hold a bachelor’s degree. The County unemployment rate is at 3.9%, just below the national average rate of 4.2%.