If California were a country, it would possess one of the ten largest national economies in the world. The size and diversity of the state’s business sector ensure that even in economic downturns, the California jobs outlook remains strong. Agriculture, manufacturing, aerospace, entertainment, tourism, and computers and electronics are some of the leading industries for the creation of jobs in California.

Los Angeles, CA, the state’s most populous city, is representative of the eclectic nature of the California economy. Though entertainment (including television, film and music) is the industry most often associated with jobs in Los Angeles, the city is also one of the nation’s leading hubs for shipping and international trade, manufacturing, fashion and finance. Elsewhere in the state, tourism is the number one source of San Francisco jobs; the Bay Area is also an important center for international finance, fashion, and computer and medical technology. Military, defense, shipping and tourism have long been important to the San Diego economy, but the city has also become one of the most important in the U.S. for high-tech research and development. San Diego jobs in biotechnology and telecommunications have grown exponentially in recent years.