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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