Fresno
Labor Force
2018 Industry Employment - Fresno MSA
| Industry | October 2022 Employed | October 2023 Employed | YOY Change | YOY Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total, All Industries | 426,200 | 435,300 | 9,100 | 2.1% |
| Total Nonfarm | 388,900 | 395,100 | 6,200 | 1.6% |
| Total Farm | 37,300 | 40,200 | 2,900 | 7.8% |
| Government | 75,800 | 78,400 | 2,600 | 3.4% |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 37,200 | 39,200 | 2,000 | 5.4% |
| Private Education and Health Services | 82,300 | 82,900 | 600 | 0.7% |
| Professional and Business Services | 35,200 | 35,600 | 400 | 1.1% |
| Other Services | 13,200 | 13,600 | 400 | 3.0% |
| Construction | 22,500 | 22,800 | 300 | 1.3% |
| Financial Activities | 13,400 | 13,600 | 200 | 1.5% |
| Information | 3,300 | 3,400 | 100 | 3.0% |
| Mining and Logging | 200 | 200 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 27,900 | 27,800 | -100 | -0.4% |
| Trade, Transportation, and Utilities | 77,900 | 77,600 | -300 | -0.4% |
California Employment Development Department, July 2018
Total Labor Force: 455,200
Employed: 422,500
Unemployed: 32,700
Unemployment Rate: 7.2%
California Employment Development Department, July 2018
Top 5 Projected Growth Industries by Employment — Fresno MSA (2016-2026)
| Rank | Industry | Job Growth | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 14,400 | 21.1% |
| 2 | Leisure and Hospitality | 9,500 | 33.0% |
| 3 | Trade, Transportation, and Utilities | 9,400 | 13.5% |
| 4 | Professional and Business Services | 4,600 | 14.3% |
| 5 | Government | 2,600 | 3.6% |
California Employment Development Department, Employment Projections by Industry and Occupation, May 2019
Occupational Wages
| Occupational (SOC) Code | Occupation Title | Median Hourly Wage | Average Hourly Wage | Average Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-0000 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | $50.82 | $55.43 | $115,298 |
| 29-1141 | Registered Nurses | $62.53 | $62.55 | $130,106 |
| 29-2061 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $31.30 | $33.00 | $68,634 |
| 29-2052 | Pharmacy Technicians | $23.51 | $24.46 | $50,868 |
| 29-1051 | Pharmacists | $75.88 | $74.71 | $155,392 |
| 31-0000 | Healthcare Support Occupations | $15.50 | $17.69 | $36,799 |
| 31-1120 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $15.50 | $15.91 | $33,102 |
| 31-9092 | Medical Assistants | $20.38 | $22.46 | $46,706 |
| 31-1131 | Nursing Assistants | $18.77 | $19.51 | $40,580 |
| 31-9091 | Dental Assistants | $24.01 | $23.61 | $49,115 |
| 51-0000 | Production Occupations | $18.18 | $21.41 | $44,531 |
| 51-9111 | Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | $17.28 | $18.25 | $37,961 |
| 51-2090 | Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | $17.61 | $18.98 | $39,482 |
| 51-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | $31.39 | $33.71 | $70,112 |
| 51-9061 | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | $18.00 | $20.66 | $42,967 |
| 51-3023 | Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $15.63 | $16.56 | $34,454 |
| 51-4121 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $23.25 | $24.44 | $50,826 |
| 51-9199 | Production Workers, All Other | $17.45 | $18.31 | $38,088 |
| 51-9198 | Helpers--Production Workers | $17.45 | $18.52 | $38,531 |
| 51-3021 | Butchers and Meat Cutters | $19.12 | $20.90 | $43,474 |
| 53-0000 | Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | $18.60 | $21.21 | $44,108 |
| 53-7065 | Stockers and Order Fillers | $17.79 | $18.87 | $39,249 |
| 53-7062 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $18.14 | $19.21 | $39,947 |
| 53-3032 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $24.63 | $25.59 | $53,234 |
| 53-7064 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $15.85 | $16.82 | $34,982 |
| 53-3033 | Light Truck Drivers | $19.21 | $23.20 | $48,249 |
| 53-7051 | Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $19.25 | $20.67 | $42,988 |
| 53-7061 | Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $15.94 | $17.07 | $35,510 |
| 53-1047 | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $28.24 | $29.64 | $61,641 |
| 53-3031 | Driver/Sales Workers | $18.84 | $20.94 | $43,559 |