Jobs & Employment in San Diego, CA

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

5.9%

Labor Force

788,942

Employed

704,823

Mean Commute

19 min

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

64.2%

Carpool

7.8%

Public Transit

3.0%

Walk

3.4%

Bike

0.7%

Work from Home

19.2%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

92.3%

Government

42.5%

Self-Employed

4.5%

San Diego, CA has an unemployment rate of 5.9% with a labor force of 788,942. The average commute time is 19 minutes. About 64.2% of workers drive alone to work. 19.2% of workers work from home.