Jobs & Employment in Monterey, CA
Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data
Employment Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Labor Force
17,944
Employed
13,495
Mean Commute
15 min
How People Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone58.3%
Carpool4.5%
Public Transit3.2%
Walk10.1%
Bike1.7%
Work from Home20.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector79.3%
Government32.1%
Self-Employed5.7%
Monterey, CA has an unemployment rate of 5.5% with a labor force of 17,944. The average commute time is 15 minutes. About 58.3% of workers drive alone to work. 20.5% of workers work from home.