Category: Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica’s job market maintained positive momentum in January 2024, defying national trends of slowing hiring. Although data for a single month can be volatile, early indicators suggest continued expansion in key sectors, particularly technology and professional services. Highlights: What Industries and Occupations Grew: What Industries and Occupations Shrank: Compare to Same Month Last Year:…

Santa Monica’s job market ended 2023 on a high note, adding a robust 1,872 jobs in December and continuing an upward trend that began in mid-2022. The unemployment rate dipped to 3.2%, the lowest recorded in the city since 2007. These figures paint a picture of a resilient and thriving local economy, defying national trends…