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Employment and Industries in the Napa, California Area

The wine and vineyard sector and the agricultural and tourism industries are the primary elements of Napa's economy. The city is the gateway to the popular "wine trail" which brings plenty of tourism revenue to Napa. The area's more than 300 wineries provide a large number of jobs in the region. The wine and vineyard sector is the largest employer in the Napa region and the sector's combined direct and related positions provide close to half of the region's jobs.

The other primary sectors for employment for the city are education, construction, healthcare, agriculture, government, arts, entertainment and recreation; professional, scientific and technical services and finance. About 25% of the jobs are in sales and office occupations.

Some of the jobs which are more prevalent in the Napa area than most of the nation's cities include wine making equipment operators, agricultural equipment operators, first-line supervisors/managers of farming, fishing and forestry workers; farm workers and laborers, crop, nursery and greenhouse; massage therapists, packaging and filling operators and tenders and hotel, motel and desk clerks.

The Business & Career Center program is provided by the Napa County Workforce Investment Board. The program is designed to provide assistance to businesses and career seekers. Also, the Napa Business Assistance Workforce Program is available to assist companies in managing their business.

Notable data regarding Napa: In 2008 the cost of living index in Napa was a very high 170.1. The national average is 100. Approximately 23% of the population over the age of 25 have a bachelor's degree or higher. In early 2009 the average salary in Napa was $40,000.

The major employers in Napa are shown below:

  • Dey LP - Physicians & surgeons equipment & supplies - MFRS
  • Health & Human Services - Government
  • Marriott - Napa Valley - Hotels & motels
  • Meadows Care CTR - Nursing & Convalescent
  • Napa County Health & Human Services - Government
  • Napa State Hospital - Hospitals
  • Napa Valley College - Education
  • Queen of the Valley Hospital - Hospitals
  • Silverado Resort - Resorts
  • Syar Industries Inc - Sand & Gravel (WHLS)
  • Universal Protection Services - Security guard & patrol service
  • Walmart - Department stores
  • Westin - Napa - Hotels & motels
  • Westin - Verasa, Napa - Hotels & motels

Napa companies are offered assistance by business organizations such as:

The Napa Valley Register offers up-to-date information regarding the business activities in Napa.

Most Popular Jobs in Napa, California Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses1,43088,970$70,400 - 114,44024%56%
2Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products72078,230$25,010 - 128,6008%51%
3Elementary school teachers, except special education70063,650$35,530 - 83,59014%95%
4Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education49072,630$63,700 - 83,97011%95%
5Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education44071,700$66,780 - 82,4606%96%
6Accountants and auditors34074,890$50,180 - 109,20018%79%
7Sales managers290102,300$45,190 - 163,96010%69%
8Financial managers280110,840$54,070 - 163,57013%60%
9Self-enrichment education teachers21048,870$22,200 - 67,26023%54%
10Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products17081,550$55,740 - 123,06012%51%
11Teachers and instructors, all other17050,780$31,390 - 95,4309%54%
12Medical and health services managers17089,560$50,530 - 153,03016%57%
13Chemists16067,690$36,210 - 99,4709%93%
14Education administrators, elementary and secondary school130105,240$80,360 - 131,0008%78%
15Management analysts13098,690$53,460 - 22%78%
16Chief executives130182,100$97,980 - 2%65%
17Physical therapists12062,020$42,570 - 106,96027%89%
18Educational, vocational, and school counselors11056,030$21,390 - 86,50013%73%
19Lawyers100 $ - 11%99%
20Medical and public health social workers10061,300$31,620 - 93,55024%77%
21Network and computer systems administrators9074,360$52,400 - 103,94027%50%
22Pharmacists90111,100$80,200 - 143,24022%97%
23Computer systems analysts9072,730$46,180 - 108,05029%68%
24Public relations specialists9050,040$26,660 - 77,41018%81%
25Social and human service assistants8033,510$22,950 - 45,66034%58%
26Marketing managers80120,490$62,700 - 14%69%
27Civil engineers8068,610$34,630 - 121,03018%87%
28Child, family, and school social workers8038,730$27,010 - 50,88019%77%
29Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents7083,810$36,180 - 25%67%
30Health educators7044,320$21,350 - 73,03026%58%
31Electrical engineers7090,300$75,440 - 105,6106%81%
32Personal financial advisors7096,080$38,830 - 41%81%
33Medical and clinical laboratory technologists7071,710$52,740 - 95,23012%51%
34Managers, all other7099,260$54,750 - 148,1907%55%
35Graphic designers7045,900$26,080 - 70,82010%55%
36Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program6041,200$25,180 - 64,32024%78%
37Market research analysts6074,750$41,120 - 132,86020%82%
38Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists6062,780$42,690 - 95,87018%56%
39Medical and clinical laboratory technicians6041,470$28,740 - 65,93015%51%
40Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other5059,990$35,790 - 84,30017%56%
41Librarians5053,370$19,730 - 91,0104%85%
42Network systems and data communications analysts5062,700$26,760 - 102,15053%57%
43Engineering managers50112,810$75,050 - 160,1807%84%
44Dentists, general50126,830$100,920 - 9%100%
45Urban and regional planners5083,770$58,410 - 105,97015%92%
46Instructional coordinators4078,350$35,530 - 127,81023%79%
47Computer programmers4076,970$37,590 - 102,9800%73%
48Computer and information systems managers40114,970$65,640 - 16%73%
49Computer software engineers, applications4096,570$63,860 - 133,18045%85%
50Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists4049,280$33,650 - 85,93018%56%
51Coaches and scouts4048,330$28,710 - 80,10015%60%
52Tax preparers4042,890$27,810 - 61,7200%54%
53Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation3073,370$40,570 - 100,7205%58%
54Community and social service specialists, all other3041,870$25,660 - 60,39025%58%
55Floral designers3027,470$19,580 - 42,8500%55%
56Mechanical engineers3083,370$51,710 - 111,0504%78%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons2,57026,950$17,490 - 39,87012%25%
2Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse2,38025,060$18,780 - 32,900-2%4%
3Waiters and waitresses1,53020,290$16,640 - 25,59011%14%
4Cashiers1,47025,600$17,160 - 41,970-2%10%
5Separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders1,23051,930$35,320 - 75,780-2%14%
6Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners1,19028,060$17,820 - 42,36015%4%
7General and operations managers1,120131,770$63,360 - 2%48%
8Executive secretaries and administrative assistants1,04048,900$31,690 - 70,02015%18%
9Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food98020,650$16,720 - 28,22018%5%
10Office clerks, general96029,370$19,110 - 40,65013%19%
11Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks94040,060$24,790 - 55,84013%16%
12Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders87033,380$22,770 - 46,150-4%5%
13Maids and housekeeping cleaners85021,750$17,010 - 29,54013%5%
14Landscaping and groundskeeping workers85027,890$17,860 - 39,47018%6%
15Cooks, restaurant83028,650$22,300 - 35,62012%5%
16Carpenters83054,880$39,060 - 77,71010%6%
17Maintenance and repair workers, general78043,910$24,300 - 63,79010%6%
18First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers74053,260$34,090 - 75,5106%29%
19First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers65040,410$27,970 - 53,2204%25%
20Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand65030,360$18,790 - 45,7602%5%
21Stock clerks and order fillers64028,550$17,990 - 44,690-7%8%
22Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants62031,790$25,450 - 39,35018%7%
23Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive61036,110$19,680 - 51,0601%18%
24Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers58018,940$16,660 - 23,38012%6%
25Construction laborers57040,190$25,390 - 64,41011%5%
26Food preparation workers56023,210$17,360 - 30,92015%7%
27Industrial truck and tractor operators53033,820$24,730 - 46,430-1%2%
28Customer service representatives52038,200$25,160 - 51,02025%22%
29Dishwashers48019,690$16,710 - 24,37010%3%
30Medical secretaries48036,850$28,840 - 45,74017%18%
31Teacher assistants45028,590$16,740 - 37,42010%18%
32Receptionists and information clerks42029,590$18,890 - 39,80017%13%
33Tellers37027,520$20,950 - 36,91014%16%
34First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers37066,230$39,920 - 98,080-4%15%
35Home health aides37026,050$18,710 - 35,02049%7%
36Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks37032,870$21,200 - 42,6904%6%
37Electricians36061,370$32,650 - 85,4007%7%
38First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers35070,750$52,750 - 95,3509%10%
39First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers33036,600$23,260 - 53,83011%14%
40Packers and packagers, hand32019,810$17,120 - 24,090-11%3%
41Demonstrators and product promoters32034,000$23,510 - 58,85018%26%
42Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer31040,420$27,710 - 60,69010%4%
43Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks30023,760$18,450 - 30,90017%14%
44Bartenders30020,730$16,680 - 25,93011%17%
45Business operations specialists, all other30062,180$30,470 - 102,53021%49%
46Cooks, fast food28019,240$16,690 - 22,5308%5%
47Amusement and recreation attendants28022,920$17,520 - 29,76024%22%
48Child care workers27027,110$17,520 - 39,12018%15%
49Truck drivers, light or delivery services26028,720$17,540 - 45,1708%4%
50Sales representatives, services, all other25052,250$30,820 - 83,58028%48%
51Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses25049,300$40,900 - 62,91014%7%
52Security guards24037,500$20,310 - 56,68017%13%
53Massage therapists24043,320$17,750 - 92,89020%32%
54Automotive service technicians and mechanics23047,840$30,290 - 65,19014%4%
55Medical assistants22032,960$25,170 - 44,33035%10%
56Data entry keyers22030,560$21,320 - 40,080-4%18%
57Dental assistants21036,520$23,580 - 51,10029%9%
58Preschool teachers, except special education21048,340$23,060 - 79,58026%43%
59Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop21020,470$16,720 - 25,27010%17%
60Fire fighters21041,810$23,050 - 75,91012%18%
61Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators20066,430$43,140 - 84,4908%3%
62Order clerks20031,570$21,910 - 40,690-23%16%
63Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers20034,570$22,150 - 49,460-6%14%
64Production workers, all other20032,520$22,940 - 41,3502%5%
65Painters, construction and maintenance19035,580$26,850 - 51,32012%6%
66Insurance claims and policy processing clerks19037,930$22,220 - 55,1900%22%
67First-line supervisors/managers of farming, fishing, and forestry workers18047,230$34,130 - 63,1200%0%
68Taxi drivers and chauffeurs18025,410$17,780 - 39,44013%15%
69Industrial production managers170106,750$71,720 - 155,310-5%43%
70First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers17041,870$27,300 - 59,22013%11%
71Production, planning, and expediting clerks17044,960$29,660 - 58,7604%30%
72Personal and home care aides17025,920$18,670 - 35,93051%10%
73Billing and posting clerks and machine operators17039,470$25,460 - 53,2604%15%
74Industrial machinery mechanics16059,080$46,550 - 69,1709%5%
75Police and sheriff's patrol officers16073,060$55,810 - 97,84011%33%
76First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers16069,610$48,980 - 96,9707%13%
77Food service managers16060,990$41,860 - 83,5605%24%
78Word processors and typists15032,700$26,500 - 39,250-11%19%
79Construction managers150128,440$78,910 - 16%29%
80Postal service mail carriers150 1%11%
81Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators14053,790$35,990 - 74,27014%8%
82File clerks14026,160$16,640 - 34,070-40%20%
83Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors14036,600$19,930 - 51,31027%47%
84Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers14036,630$26,200 - 48,0305%2%
85Laundry and dry-cleaning workers13022,770$17,260 - 29,95010%5%
86Counter and rental clerks13031,870$17,550 - 50,00023%16%
87Payroll and timekeeping clerks13040,970$28,590 - 59,6103%18%
88Paralegals and legal assistants13055,150$31,650 - 77,37022%45%
89Sheet metal workers12049,090$29,450 - 70,3507%4%
90Cost estimators12077,180$43,360 - 116,84019%32%
91Office and administrative support workers, all other12035,410$26,150 - 48,740-8%32%
92Cleaners of vehicles and equipment12023,660$17,180 - 32,91014%3%
93Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters12046,560$23,000 - 75,04011%4%
94Chefs and head cooks12058,930$38,850 - 80,1408%14%
95First-line supervisors/managers of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers12045,950$28,200 - 66,62018%15%
96Administrative services managers12065,120$32,520 - 102,27012%40%
97Agricultural equipment operators11028,190$22,340 - 35,910-4%4%
98Human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping11041,980$27,530 - 59,53011%29%
99Food servers, nonrestaurant11024,860$16,640 - 33,38016%9%
100Recreation workers11026,860$18,400 - 37,76013%47%
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Jobs More Common Near Napa Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders51,9301,230130.6
First-line supervisors/managers of farming, fishing, and forestry workers47,23018034.2
Agricultural equipment operators28,19011025.7
Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse25,0602,38022.6
Massage therapists43,32024011.9
Demonstrators and product promoters34,00032010.4
Dental laboratory technicians48,4001006.6
Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders33,3808706.3
Chemists67,6901604.5
Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators53,7901403.6
Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks23,7603003.3
Protective service workers, all other33,3501003.1
Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers18,9405803.1
Self-enrichment education teachers48,8702103
Chefs and head cooks58,9301202.9
Word processors and typists32,7001502.9
Amusement and recreation attendants22,9202802.7
Industrial production managers106,7501702.7
First-line supervisors/managers of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers45,9501202.6
Taxi drivers and chauffeurs25,4101802.5
Medical secretaries36,8504802.4
Maids and housekeeping cleaners21,7508502.2
Carpenters54,8808302.2
First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers41,8701702.1
Dishwashers19,6904802.1
Cooks, restaurant28,6508302.1
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers27,8908502.1
Production workers, all other32,5202002.1
Industrial truck and tractor operators33,8205302.1
Roofers42,7301002
Fire fighters41,8102101.9
Drywall and ceiling tile installers54,5101001.9
Order clerks31,5702001.9
Sales managers102,3002901.9
Food service managers60,9901601.9
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education72,6304901.9
Insurance claims and policy processing clerks37,9301901.8
Sheet metal workers49,0901201.8
Data entry keyers30,5602201.8
Medical and public health social workers61,3001001.7
Painters, construction and maintenance35,5801901.7
Physical therapists62,0201201.6
Dental assistants36,5202101.6
General and operations managers131,7701,1201.6
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants48,9001,0401.5
File clerks26,1601401.5
Payroll and timekeeping clerks40,9701301.5
Human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping41,9801101.5
Food preparation workers23,2105601.5
Medical and health services managers89,5601701.5

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Napa, California Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Preschool teachers, except special education48,3401.9210
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators66,4301.55200
Construction managers128,4401.53150
Police and sheriff's patrol officers73,0601.51160
Security guards37,5001.49240
Chefs and head cooks58,9301.45120
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education72,6301.44490
Registered nurses88,9701.441,430
Child care workers27,1101.41270
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education71,7001.4440
Carpenters54,8801.4830
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products78,2301.38720
Cashiers25,6001.381,470
Cost estimators77,1801.38120
Separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders51,9301.371,230
Counter and rental clerks31,8701.37130
General and operations managers131,7701.371,120
Management analysts98,6901.34130
Teachers and instructors, all other50,7801.34170
Industrial machinery mechanics59,0801.33160
Demonstrators and product promoters34,0001.33320
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants31,7901.32620
Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators53,7901.32140
Cooks, restaurant28,6501.32830
Automotive service technicians and mechanics47,8401.32230
Electricians61,3701.31360
Billing and posting clerks and machine operators39,4701.3170
Personal and home care aides25,9201.3170
Construction laborers40,1901.29570
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school105,2401.29130
Customer service representatives38,2001.29520
Paralegals and legal assistants55,1501.29130
Teacher assistants28,5901.28450
Maintenance and repair workers, general43,9101.28780
Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders33,3801.28870
Elementary school teachers, except special education63,6501.28700
Self-enrichment education teachers48,8701.27210
Medical secretaries36,8501.27480
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants48,9001.261,040
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand30,3601.26650
Food service managers60,9901.26160
Accountants and auditors74,8901.25340
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks40,0601.25940
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers66,2301.25370
Stock clerks and order fillers28,5501.25640
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses49,3001.25250
Amusement and recreation attendants22,9201.24280
Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive36,1101.24610
Receptionists and information clerks29,5901.24420
Food servers, nonrestaurant24,8601.23110

Highest Paying Jobs in Napa, California Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Psychiatrists194,990 
Surgeons187,17060
Chief executives182,100130
General and operations managers131,7701,120
Construction managers128,440150
Dentists, general126,83050
Marketing managers120,49080
Computer and information systems managers114,97040
Engineering managers112,81050
Pharmacists111,10090
Financial managers110,840280
Industrial production managers106,750170
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school105,240130
Sales managers102,300290
Sales engineers99,850 
Managers, all other99,26070
Management analysts98,690130
Dental hygienists97,07080
Computer software engineers, applications96,57040
Personal financial advisors96,08070
Electrical engineers90,30070
Medical and health services managers89,560170
Registered nurses88,9701,430
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents83,81070
Urban and regional planners83,77050
Mechanical engineers83,37030
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers82,02040
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products81,550170
Instructional coordinators78,35040
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products78,230720
Cost estimators77,180120
Electronics engineers, except computer76,990 
Computer programmers76,97040
Accountants and auditors74,890340
Market research analysts74,75060
Network and computer systems administrators74,36090
Loan officers73,43050
Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation73,37030
Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school73,180 
Police and sheriff's patrol officers73,060160
Property, real estate, and community association managers72,92080
Computer systems analysts72,73090
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education72,630490
Medical and clinical laboratory technologists71,71070
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education71,700440
Logisticians71,35040
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers70,750350
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers69,610160
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers69,330 
Social and community service managers69,300 

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