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Employment and Industries in the Sacramento, California Area

As one might expect of a city that is both the capital of the State of California, as well as the county seat for Sacramento County, government plays a very large role in the economy of the Sacramento area. While federal, state and local government remain the largest employers in the Sacramento area, Sacramento has a diverse economy which includes:

Sacramento is also home to a deep water port that is connected to San Francisco Bay by a via a 43-mile channel. The port supports agriculture and industry throughout Northern California.

Providing a driving force behind the Sacramento economy is a very well educated work force. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, over 24% of the Sacramento area population has a college degree or higher. According to a 2005 Central Connecticut State University study, Sacramento ranked as the 22nd most literate city in the United States.

Business honors and awards received by the Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville metropolitan area include:

For business commuters, the Sacramento area is is served by five major freeways and highways. For air travel, Sacramento is served by the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) which provides service from 13 major carriers and one commuter airline.

Some major employers in the Sacramento metropolitan area include:

Business and economic development organizations in the Sacramento area include:

The Sacramento Business Journal, and the "Business Section" of the Sacramento Bee are both good sources of information on the Sacramento area business community.

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Most Popular Jobs in Sacramento, California Metro Area (2006 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses13,49078,310$55,320 - 107,18024%56%
2Elementary school teachers, except special education10,00053,560$36,500 - 73,54014%95%
3Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education7,03054,800$34,270 - 77,4506%96%
4Accountants and auditors6,55060,920$38,750 - 90,12018%79%
5Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products6,28056,870$30,440 - 92,9808%51%
6Teachers and instructors, all other6,22044,050$25,760 - 65,6209%54%
7Computer systems analysts6,09069,140$47,760 - 85,60029%68%
8Management analysts4,82080,680$38,720 - 022%78%
9Lawyers4,580106,260$64,330 - 011%99%
10Civil engineers4,35079,770$51,230 - 103,11018%87%
11Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education3,81053,750$37,970 - 72,90011%95%
12Financial managers3,73091,730$51,890 - 145,43013%60%
13Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation3,57058,550$31,370 - 82,1805%58%
14Managers, all other3,300120,420$56,570 - 07%55%
15Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents3,20074,140$27,450 - 025%67%
16Computer software engineers, applications3,04082,210$41,750 - 127,94045%85%
17Computer software engineers, systems software2,95081,740$53,640 - 116,10028%85%
18Computer specialists, all other2,91062,670$51,950 - 81,56015%68%
19Social and human service assistants2,88033,740$19,280 - 49,86034%58%
20Chief executives2,870137,130$87,170 - 02%65%
21Financial specialists, all other2,49054,940$36,710 - 75,34012%50%
22Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products2,41075,130$32,570 - 127,47012%51%
23Computer programmers2,38067,710$42,000 - 96,4900%73%
24Sales managers2,350101,800$46,710 - 010%69%
25Computer hardware engineers2,16093,730$60,120 - 139,1005%70%
26Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other2,03061,320$39,750 - 90,50017%56%
27Public relations specialists1,87062,470$33,750 - 97,63018%81%
28Coaches and scouts1,85030,640$17,030 - 48,95015%60%
29Computer and information systems managers1,690102,290$70,530 - 143,98016%73%
30Training and development specialists1,67051,710$27,930 - 77,42018%56%
31Engineers, all other1,64084,500$58,050 - 112,1006%82%
32Network and computer systems administrators1,61065,610$41,890 - 94,12027%50%
33Network systems and data communications analysts1,52067,620$36,830 - 101,24053%57%
34Pharmacists1,500107,690$88,480 - 130,10022%97%
35Market research analysts1,49056,460$19,750 - 105,55020%82%
36Environmental scientists and specialists, including health1,44066,330$43,940 - 85,98025%93%
37Education administrators, elementary and secondary school1,41085,280$60,150 - 113,4608%78%
38Instructional coordinators1,38066,870$38,980 - 98,20023%79%
39Engineering managers1,380111,880$79,910 - 145,2707%84%
40Financial analysts1,37072,180$46,660 - 108,00034%87%
41Community and social service specialists, all other1,25042,540$23,690 - 61,41025%58%
42Graphic designers1,23043,220$27,080 - 63,35010%55%
43Educational, vocational, and school counselors1,23055,450$25,670 - 89,11013%73%
44Medical and health services managers1,170100,630$45,060 - 016%57%
45Personal financial advisors1,14052,440$32,580 - 71,39041%81%
46Operations research analysts1,13063,290$47,740 - 80,85011%71%
47Sales and related workers, all other1,13047,480$18,930 - 83,99014%62%
48Marketing managers1,100102,030$56,450 - 014%69%
49Self-enrichment education teachers1,09039,200$17,880 - 81,04023%54%
50Advertising sales agents1,02062,240$28,620 - 112,47020%56%
51Mental health and substance abuse social workers99038,550$22,270 - 57,47030%77%
52Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists99057,370$33,790 - 81,40018%56%
53Mechanical engineers95081,320$54,820 - 115,7704%78%
54Physical therapists940 $0 - 027%89%
55Social and community service managers93056,150$30,330 - 89,21025%72%
56Mental health counselors90046,970$26,100 - 71,99030%73%
57Child, family, and school social workers88041,330$27,870 - 58,01019%77%
58Sales engineers87083,010$54,800 - 117,1109%79%
59Electrical engineers84078,170$49,960 - 106,5106%81%
60Industrial engineers83071,090$48,750 - 94,30020%74%
61Insurance underwriters81075,630$35,800 - 140,0406%53%
62Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school79055,480$37,130 - 75,93020%87%
63Medical and clinical laboratory technologists78066,990$43,020 - 90,64012%51%
64Medical and clinical laboratory technicians77035,210$21,840 - 49,51015%51%
65Budget analysts74062,350$46,510 - 86,2707%78%
66Speech-language pathologists73062,910$44,410 - 88,32011%98%
67Medical and public health social workers73058,670$35,050 - 89,67024%77%
68Editors72049,910$34,250 - 69,2402%81%
69Health educators70055,940$26,210 - 81,66026%58%
70Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists70063,520$36,770 - 91,81016%99%
71Librarians68055,460$35,100 - 79,0604%85%
72Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists68057,160$39,070 - 77,89018%56%
73Architects, except landscape and naval67074,730$43,620 - 101,18018%88%
74Education administrators, postsecondary660100,150$52,600 - 014%78%
75Database administrators63064,990$39,060 - 98,00029%72%
76Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors60041,470$28,440 - 56,98014%54%
77Surveyors58077,830$48,260 - 100,05024%82%
78Medical scientists, except epidemiologists56079,250$57,130 - 105,25020%99%
79Detectives and criminal investigators56062,560$42,090 - 90,87017%54%
80Dentists, general560149,000$97,120 - 09%100%
81Rehabilitation counselors55039,740$22,670 - 55,50023%73%
82Chemists50068,970$37,620 - 101,4909%93%
83Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other500 $0 - 015%72%
84Occupational therapists44072,410$54,790 - 93,75023%90%
85Urban and regional planners44067,950$46,280 - 91,81015%92%
86Education, training, and library workers, all other43043,790$25,440 - 71,94011%79%
87Public relations managers430106,870$55,520 - 017%75%
88Biological technicians42043,140$25,750 - 64,34016%60%
89Meeting and convention planners42044,860$30,450 - 66,42020%67%
90Special education teachers, secondary school42054,070$35,490 - 73,0809%87%
91Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers41072,890$48,350 - 95,75022%93%
92Veterinarians38084,650$56,140 - 120,61035%100%
93Credit analysts38079,700$43,040 - 140,2702%60%
94Human resources managers, all other38085,520$46,210 - 120,64011%58%
95Interior designers38042,150$24,580 - 57,93020%55%
96Natural sciences managers37098,630$67,860 - 131,80011%93%
97Reporters and correspondents37044,790$23,070 - 70,5901%85%
98Environmental engineers36073,520$50,850 - 101,01025%86%
99Merchandise displayers and window trimmers36026,150$16,300 - 39,55011%55%
100Producers and directors35054,410$32,640 - 76,92011%75%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Office clerks, general31,59028,400$17,040 - 40,00013%19%
2Retail salespersons27,42024,900$15,660 - 38,02012%25%
3Cashiers21,51022,100$15,330 - 39,240-2%10%
4Business operations specialists, all other20,33052,300$24,430 - 78,35021%49%
5First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers14,83053,710$33,100 - 78,1206%29%
6Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food14,74017,610$14,720 - 22,66018%5%
7Waiters and waitresses13,29016,800$14,690 - 18,46011%14%
8Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks13,04035,180$24,080 - 47,89013%16%
9Customer service representatives12,99032,730$21,090 - 46,17025%22%
10Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand12,72024,480$16,230 - 36,9302%5%
11Executive secretaries and administrative assistants12,62041,220$28,330 - 56,10015%18%
12General and operations managers12,140103,870$49,290 - [?]2%48%
13Stock clerks and order fillers12,08024,910$15,980 - 39,720-7%8%
14Carpenters11,09049,850$29,900 - 69,93010%6%
15Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners10,83023,950$15,930 - 35,70015%4%
16Construction laborers10,55034,090$20,450 - 52,25011%5%
17Teacher assistants10,18024,640$16,690 - 33,94010%18%
18Landscaping and groundskeeping workers8,38022,540$15,910 - 33,53018%6%
19Cooks, fast food7,94016,710$14,700 - 19,5208%5%
20Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer7,66039,030$26,980 - 53,66010%4%
21Maintenance and repair workers, general7,17035,340$19,160 - 53,60010%6%
22Receptionists and information clerks7,11025,540$17,570 - 35,36017%13%
23First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers7,04040,950$22,600 - 61,0904%25%
24Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants6,31026,700$19,390 - 35,32018%7%
25Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive5,92032,950$20,860 - 45,7201%18%
26Security guards5,85021,890$16,330 - 28,52017%13%
27Truck drivers, light or delivery services5,79028,370$17,310 - 38,8008%4%
28Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop5,26017,520$14,740 - 22,22010%8%
29Cooks, restaurant5,24022,680$17,330 - 28,52012%5%
30Police and sheriff's patrol officers5,09056,820$43,460 - 74,04011%33%
31First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers5,07069,210$46,700 - 99,8809%10%
32Packers and packagers, hand5,06020,900$15,410 - 31,690-11%3%
33Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks5,03027,720$19,020 - 42,9604%6%
34First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers4,99027,030$18,580 - 39,75011%14%
35Food preparation workers4,94019,910$15,160 - 27,59015%7%
36Electricians4,89048,220$30,770 - 74,4207%7%
37Automotive service technicians and mechanics4,83038,370$20,730 - 58,70014%4%
38Sales representatives, services, all other4,77059,430$30,310 - 99,16028%48%
39Maids and housekeeping cleaners4,73020,620$15,320 - 29,94013%5%
40Loan officers4,39067,850$34,600 - 109,72012%49%
41Counter and rental clerks4,37026,490$15,610 - 44,02023%16%
42Child care workers4,31021,300$15,910 - 28,11018%15%
43Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters4,23045,290$24,710 - 64,04011%4%
44Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers4,02016,960$14,770 - 20,16012%6%
45Tellers4,01024,340$18,850 - 30,83014%16%
46Medical secretaries3,96032,280$21,050 - 44,60017%18%
47Insurance claims and policy processing clerks3,61037,110$25,620 - 53,9100%22%
48Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators3,52056,600$36,840 - 80,1609%47%
49Computer support specialists3,50050,720$29,440 - 79,67013%43%
50Dishwashers3,31016,950$14,770 - 19,87010%3%
51Cement masons and concrete finishers3,22039,470$22,450 - 56,79011%2%
52Team assemblers3,17024,840$16,630 - 35,6100%5%
53Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses3,15045,930$32,940 - 59,34014%7%
54Medical assistants3,09030,680$18,910 - 44,64035%10%
55Fire fighters3,05042,750$18,350 - 70,29012%18%
56Industrial truck and tractor operators2,97031,180$20,910 - 44,340-1%2%
57Billing and posting clerks and machine operators2,91033,010$23,180 - 45,5904%15%
58Loan interviewers and clerks2,86042,980$25,600 - 65,9900%24%
59Painters, construction and maintenance2,74040,870$24,520 - 57,35012%6%
60Data entry keyers2,60030,130$20,020 - 39,450-4%18%
61First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers2,59058,700$33,630 - 88,3607%13%
62Bill and account collectors2,55035,270$24,890 - 48,99023%13%
63Home health aides2,55019,730$15,660 - 24,90049%7%
64Preschool teachers, except special education2,52024,650$17,060 - 33,38026%43%
65Dental assistants2,47034,700$22,080 - 46,53029%9%
66Drywall and ceiling tile installers2,45043,210$25,630 - 57,8207%2%
67Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop2,42017,010$14,890 - 19,75010%17%
68Cleaners of vehicles and equipment2,41020,400$15,530 - 27,84014%3%
69Amusement and recreation attendants2,40018,500$14,900 - 23,60024%22%
70Bartenders2,39019,020$14,920 - 26,44011%17%
71Driver/sales workers2,33027,500$14,670 - 51,250-4%4%
72Property, real estate, and community association managers2,31045,000$18,360 - 93,24015%36%
73Telemarketers2,31027,190$16,310 - 40,300-9%14%
74Interviewers, except eligibility and loan2,30033,140$20,840 - 46,94010%24%
75Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators2,29056,890$39,080 - 74,7408%3%
76Postal service mail carriers2,28043,350$34,790 - 50,2801%11%
77Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse2,24016,860$14,710 - 19,560-2%4%
78Human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping2,22043,790$29,830 - 60,06011%29%
79Tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents2,13053,780$34,830 - 78,1702%43%
80Legal secretaries2,11042,300$28,630 - 57,06012%18%
81Office and administrative support workers, all other2,10027,680$17,180 - 42,690-8%32%
82First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers2,08052,670$30,300 - 84,160-4%15%
83Word processors and typists1,98031,590$24,290 - 40,120-11%19%
84Production, planning, and expediting clerks1,98042,770$26,440 - 58,3804%30%
85Recreation workers1,97020,970$15,550 - 29,30013%47%
86Healthcare support workers, all other1,93029,600$19,630 - 39,03016%10%
87Insurance sales agents1,84085,000$37,200 - [?]13%45%
88Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors1,84041,090$19,450 - 61,69027%47%
89File clerks1,82025,040$16,680 - 36,330-40%20%
90Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists1,82023,180$15,800 - 33,84012%6%
91Food service managers1,77044,550$32,690 - 61,1305%24%
92Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders1,73025,710$17,310 - 38,390-4%5%
93Parts salespersons1,66035,030$20,250 - 55,770-1%6%
94First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers1,64072,610$37,810 - 118,1204%38%
95Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists1,61044,710$30,240 - 57,65012%3%
96Cost estimators1,60063,290$32,620 - 94,61019%32%
97Tapers1,55045,870$32,190 - 59,8907%2%
98Administrative services managers1,55078,180$44,740 - 127,04012%40%
99Production workers, all other1,54024,610$15,590 - 41,4102%5%
100Protective service workers, all other1,53029,860$16,130 - 48,21013%31%
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Jobs More Common Near Sacramento Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Forest and conservation workers21,84023021.2
Agricultural workers, all other25,05022019.5
Traffic technicians29,66025019.5
Anthropologists and archeologists56,18014012.9
Conservation scientists64,68032010.3
Hydrologists75,2802308.3
Agricultural inspectors35,9802907.2
Forest and conservation technicians36,4603306.7
Umpires, referees, and other sports officials29,9802806.3
Soil and plant scientists70,4901405.9
Tapers45,8701,5505.7
Zoologists and wildlife biologists60,1403205.4
Agricultural equipment operators25,2303605.4
Computer hardware engineers93,7302,1605.1
Gaming service workers, all other23,4103305.1
Administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers103,5102604.8
Plasterers and stucco masons37,3101,4204.8
Tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents53,7802,1304.6
Carpet installers45,2307204.4
Atmospheric and space scientists79,4701104.1
Tile and marble setters44,2901,3104.1
Helpers--extraction workers29,9001604
Agricultural and food science technicians28,6602103.8
Forensic science technicians54,4001503.5
Protective service workers, all other29,8601,5303.4
Air traffic controllers126,2202603.4
Insurance appraisers, auto damage52,2001903.4
Postsecondary teachers, all other83,9703,6803.3
First-line supervisors/managers of farming, fishing, and forestry workers48,6502403.1
Biological scientists, all other61,2403403.1
Financial specialists, all other54,9402,4903
Motorcycle mechanics39,0301702.9
Life scientists, all other78,8801302.9
Construction and related workers, all other39,5506802.9
Operations research analysts63,2901,1302.8
Business operations specialists, all other52,30020,3302.8
Physical scientists, all other67,0802902.8
Environmental scientists and specialists, including health66,3301,4402.8
Landscape architects67,3203002.8
Sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood27,2504902.7
Legal support workers, all other49,0306202.7
Motorboat mechanics41,2501602.7
Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors76,5403502.6
Marriage and family therapists54,2702402.6
Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers72,8904102.6
Gaming dealers19,5401,1102.6
Drafters, all other51,2202102.5
Locksmiths and safe repairers34,0201902.5
Civil engineers79,7704,3502.5
First-line supervisors/managers of fire fighting and prevention workers84,2004402.5

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Sacramento, California Metro Area (2006 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Legislators63,8701.83340
Transportation workers, all other49,4101.63340
Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary87,4901.58140
Insurance sales agents85,0001.571,840
Surveyors77,8301.56580
Surveying and mapping technicians53,9301.56340
Managers, all other120,4201.553,300
Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary92,4401.53230
Personal care and service workers, all other31,5701.51250
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors41,0901.451,840
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary84,1801.45120
Broadcast technicians46,8801.44230
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators56,8901.422,290
Credit analysts79,7001.41380
Loan interviewers and clerks42,9801.412,860
Excavating and loading machine and dragline operators50,2201.4210
Registered nurses78,3101.3913,490
Pharmacy technicians36,2901.381,510
Brickmasons and blockmasons59,2201.38460
Bakers31,5001.381,010
Insurance underwriters75,6301.38810
Medical equipment preparers36,7801.37280
Advertising sales agents62,2401.371,020
Sheet metal workers54,2601.36920
Multi-media artists and animators68,6601.36110
Carpenters49,8501.3611,090
Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators47,0001.36300
Medical and clinical laboratory technologists66,9901.35780
Helpers--roofers31,1401.35180
Medical and public health social workers58,6701.34730
Human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping43,7901.332,220
Real estate sales agents63,8701.33730
Postsecondary teachers, all other83,9701.323,680
Public relations specialists62,4701.321,870
Roofers44,2701.321,330
First-line supervisors/managers of fire fighting and prevention workers84,2001.32440
Home appliance repairers45,4701.32170
Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists57,3701.31990
Public relations managers106,8701.31430
Pharmacy aides27,0601.31370
Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators50,3001.31310
Butchers and meat cutters37,6801.31860
Library assistants, clerical29,4801.31910
Computer science teachers, postsecondary82,9601.3110
Massage therapists48,6901.3260
Medical records and health information technicians37,7601.3600
Dental laboratory technicians44,0501.3430
Pipelayers43,8101.3320
Medical and health services managers100,6301.291,170
Construction and building inspectors59,9101.291,100

Highest Paying Jobs in Sacramento, California Metro Area (2006 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Psychiatrists181,29080
Surgeons180,200240
Internists, general156,580100
Dentists, general149,000560
Pediatricians, general145,51070
Chief executives137,1302,870
Family and general practitioners135,790480
Air traffic controllers126,220260
Managers, all other120,4203,300
Engineering managers111,8801,380
Physicians and surgeons, all other109,490960
Pharmacists107,6901,500
Public relations managers106,870430
Lawyers106,2604,580
General and operations managers103,87012,140
Administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers103,510260
Computer and information systems managers102,2901,690
Marketing managers102,0301,100
Sales managers101,8002,350
Medical and health services managers100,6301,170
Education administrators, postsecondary100,150660
Natural sciences managers98,630370
Optometrists94,26090
Computer hardware engineers93,7302,160
Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary92,440230
Financial managers91,7303,730
Psychologists, all other91,45040
Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary91,220100
Business teachers, postsecondary88,400 
Construction managers88,2901,340
Purchasing managers87,890320
Psychology teachers, postsecondary87,510 
Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary87,490140
Nuclear medicine technologists86,47070
Physicists85,830 
Human resources managers, all other85,520380
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school85,2801,410
Insurance sales agents85,0001,840
Veterinarians84,650380
Engineers, all other84,5001,640
Actuaries84,330100
Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers84,32060
First-line supervisors/managers of fire fighting and prevention workers84,200440
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary84,180120
Postsecondary teachers, all other83,9703,680
Sociology teachers, postsecondary83,11070
Sales engineers83,010870
Computer science teachers, postsecondary82,960110
Training and development managers82,320210
Power distributors and dispatchers82,22080

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