Local Economy
Understanding the local economy – industries, occupations, demographics – is key to making smart investments in recruitment, training, and workforce services. Labor market information can give you the intelligence you need to make informed decisions.
Labor Force Data
In the Labor Force: | 207,800 |
Labor Force Participation Rate: | 62.4% |
Employed: | 196,500 |
Unemployed: | 11,300 |
Unemployment Rate: | 5.5% |
Area Name | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | |
Number | Rate | |||
Solano County | 207,800 | 196,500 | 11,300 | 5.5% |
Benicia | 14,900 | 14,400 | 500 | 3.4% |
Dixon | 9,900 | 9,400 | 500 | 4.6% |
Fairfield | 52,500 | 49,900 | 2,600 | 4.9% |
Rio Vista | 3,100 | 2,800 | 300 | 10.9% |
Suisun City | 14,500 | 13,800 | 700 | 4.7% |
Vacaville | 45,000 | 43,100 | 2,000 | 4.3% |
Vallejo | 56,400 | 54,000 | 4,300 | 7.4% |
Unemployment by Populations (2016)
Unemployment by Age (2016)
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Key Industries
Healthcare | Food and Beverage Chain | Transportation and Logistics | Advanced Materials |
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Healthcare is Solano’s largest industry, providing an estimated 24,800 jobs and an average wage of $42.26. | Food and Beverage Chain in Solano boasts a high concentration with a 2.1 Location Quotient with major employers such as Anheuser-Busch and Jelly Belly Candy. | Solano is well situated for goods movement and is the gateway to major wine regions. Solano has a Location Quotient of 2.12 with a regional gross product of $1.47 billion. | Solano hosts 200+ advanced material businesses with 7,000 employees. Solano has a Location Quotient of 2.33 with a regional gross product of $2.33 billion. |
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Key Occupations
Occupation | Average Annual Growth | Median Hourly Wage | Entry-Level Education | Work Experience Required |
1. Home Health Aides | 6.9% | $10.32 | None | None |
2. Construction Laborers | 6.6% | $18.41 | None | None |
3. Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 6.5% | $25.76 | None | None |
4. Software Developers, Applications | 5.8% | $54.76 | Bachelor’s | None |
5. Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 5.7% | $30.44 | Bachelor’s | None |
6. Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs | 5.6% | $9.76 | None | None |
7. Roofers | 5.6% | $24.78 | None | None |
8. Carpenters | 5.2% | $27.81 | High School | None |
9. Sales Representatives, Wholesale | 5.0% | $42.13 | None | None |
10. Painters | 5.0% | $22.41 | Bachelor’s | None |
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Business Community
Employer Name | Size | Location | Industry |
California Medical Facility | 1,000-4,999 | Vacaville | Hospitals |
Comcast Cable | 10,000+ | Vallejo | Television-Cable |
GBG Corporation | 10,000+ | Vacaville | Wellness Programs |
Genentech Inc. | 1,000-4,999 | Vacaville | Pharmaceutical Products-Wholesale |
Kaiser Permanente Vallejo | 1,000-4,999 | Vallejo | Hospitals |
Mike’s Auto Body | 1,000-4,999 | Vallejo | Automobile Body-Repairing/Painting |
Northbay Medical Center | 1,000-4,999 | Fairfield | Hospitals |
Six Flags | 1,000-4,999 | Vallejo | Amusement and Theme Parks |
Travis Air Force Base | 500-999 | Travis AFB | Military Bases |
Westrust-Nut Tree | 1,000-4,999 | Vacaville | Real Estate Developers |
Small Businesses
The majority of businesses in Solano County are small businesses. Over 95% of businesses in Solano County have less than 100 employees, and 79% have less than 10 employees.
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Labor Force Demographics
Quick Facts (July 2017)
Population: 440,207
Veterans: 33,551
Foreign-Born: 20.1%
Average income: $66,828
High School Graduation Rate: 87.5%
Individuals with a Disability: 8.0%
Poverty Rate: 12.0%
Median Commute: 30.1 minutes
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Civilian Population
The majority of Solano County civilians are working age adults with a number of younger children. The population is 54% white, followed by 15% Asian and 14% Black/African American.
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