Jurupa Valley’s job market defied the national trend in January 2024, experiencing modest but consistent growth. While the gains lagged pre-pandemic levels, they offer a positive outlook for the city’s economic recovery.
Overview:
- Jurupa Valley added 82 new jobs in January, bringing the unemployment rate down to 4.8%, compared to 5.0% in December 2023.
- This growth outpaced the national average of 1.4% for the same period.
- However, job creation remains below pre-pandemic levels. January 2020 saw the addition of 115 jobs, indicating a 29% decrease in hiring activity.
Highlights:
- The Leisure and Hospitality industry led job gains, adding 37 new positions primarily in accommodation and food services.
- The Education and Health Services sector followed closely with 21 new jobs, mainly concentrated in healthcare support occupations.
- Professional and Business Services also saw an increase of 18 jobs, driven by administrative and support roles.
What Industries and Occupations Grew:
- Leisure and Hospitality: Accommodation and food services (+37 jobs)
- Education and Health Services: Healthcare support occupations (+21 jobs)
- Professional and Business Services: Administrative and support occupations (+18 jobs)
- Retail Trade: Sales workers (+12 jobs)
- Transportation and Warehousing: Transportation occupations (+9 jobs)
What Industries and Occupations Shrank:
- Construction: Construction and extraction occupations (-8 jobs)
- Manufacturing: Production occupations (-5 jobs)
- Financial Activities: Finance and insurance occupations (-3 jobs)
Compare to Same Month Last Year:
- Jurupa Valley added 32 fewer jobs in January 2024 compared to January 2023.
- This represents a 28% decrease in year-over-year job growth.
Compare to Previous Month:
- Job growth in January 2024 was slightly lower than in December 2023, which saw an increase of 95 jobs.
Future Outlook:
While economic experts predict a national slowdown in the coming months, Jurupa Valley’s job market growth is expected to continue at a moderate pace. The city’s proximity to major transportation hubs and its growing population suggest potential for further expansion in sectors like logistics and healthcare.
10 Growing Occupations:
- Registered Nurses
- Home Health Aides and Personal Care Aides
- Customer Service Representatives
- Retail Salespersons
- Truck Drivers
- Software Developers and Applications Developers
- Janitors and Cleaners
- Fast Food Cooks
- Elementary and Middle School Teachers
- Warehouse Workers
10 Companies Hiring Now:
- Amazon
- St. Jude Medical Center
- The Home Depot
- Walmart
- FedEx
- Kaiser Permanente
- Costco Wholesale
- Target
- Starbucks
- McDonald’s
Resources:
- City of Jurupa Valley Economic Development Department
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Indeed