Jobs & Employment in San Jose, CA

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

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

Unemployment Rate

4.7%

Labor Force

548,145

Employed

522,185

Mean Commute

23 min

How People Commute

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

Drive Alone

64.6%

Carpool

10.5%

Public Transit

2.8%

Walk

1.8%

Bike

0.5%

Work from Home

18.5%

Employment by Sector

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

Government

48.4%

Self-Employed

3.6%

San Jose, CA has an unemployment rate of 4.7% with a labor force of 548,145. The average commute time is 23 minutes. About 64.6% of workers drive alone to work. 18.5% of workers work from home.