Monterey County, CA jobs, unemployment and layoffs
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Show me jobs near meMonterey County economy
5.5%
unemployment, Sep 2026
5.5% the month before
227,565
in the labor force
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
435,834
people in Monterey County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
$94,486
median household income
Source: Census ACS
33%
of workers in white-collar occupations
Management, business, financial and professional; Census ACS
Monterey County outlook: Cooling
Built from public Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census figures. It describes the area, not any one employer in it.
- Private-sector jobs down 1.7% from 2022 to 2025
- Population down 1.5% from 2020 to 2025
- Unemployment 5.5%, unchanged from a year ago
- Sectors adding the most jobs: health care (+3,360 jobs), construction (+970 jobs)
- Sectors losing the most jobs: agriculture (−5,991 jobs), management of companies (−999 jobs)
Local job-market news
Recent headlines about layoffs, AI and jobs in Monterey County. Each link goes to the publisher.
- Funding cuts to medical care signal a tenuous future for local patients and hospitals.Monterey County NOW · Oct 29, 2026
Learn and get funded in Monterey County
- Which AI skills each kind of job asks for, with the pay premium.
- Your local workforce board and American Job Centers: training vouchers and re-employment help.
- Grants and funding for job seekers, ranked for your state and situation.
- Unemployment benefits by state, if you are between jobs.
Monterey County layoffs
3
Layoff notices, last 12 months
278
workers named
A floor: states may leave out counts
3
employers
| Notice date | Employer | City or county | Workers | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Tree Service, LLCTakes effect Jan 2, 2027 | Monterey County | 163 | Layoff Permanent | State record | |
| Davey Tree Surgery CompanyTakes effect Dec 31, 2026 | Monterey County | 34 | Layoff Permanent | State record | |
| PD SystemsTakes effect Aug 28, 2026 | Monterey County | 81 | Layoff Permanent | State record |
Employers hiring most in Monterey County
Employers with the most open professional roles in this county’s cities. The county is taken from each job’s city, so roles with no city are not counted.
- Joby Aviation24 open roles
- Amazon4 open roles
- 3P Partners3 open roles
- The Statesman Group3 open roles
- Albertsons Companies2 open roles
- Alvarez Technology Group2 open roles
- Church Brothers Farms2 open roles
- Fidelity Investments2 open roles
- Hearst2 open roles
- Radius Staffing Solutions2 open roles
Largest employers headquartered in Monterey County
- California State University, Monterey Bay1,001–5,000 employees
Employee counts with a year are published figures (Wikidata). Other sizes are estimates from our company directory, not payroll counts.
Colleges in Monterey County
| College | City | Type | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Monterey Bay | Seaside | Public 4-year | 5,000–9,999 |
| Naval Postgraduate School | Monterey | Public 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey | Monterey | Private non-profit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
Conferences in Monterey County
Industry conferences and trade shows held in Monterey County. 2 with dates announced.
- CCPRO Conference
Mar 31 to Apr 2, 2027 · Monterey, CA
Paid ticket. Prices not yet posted.
- CCLC Annual Trustees Conference
May 6 to May 8, 2027 · Monterey, CA
Paid ticket. Registration opens January 2027; prices not yet posted.
- California Workforce Association Meeting of the Minds
Usually September (next dates not announced) · Monterey, CA
Paid ticket. Pricing not read; audience is California local workforce board leaders and partners.
- Meeting of the Minds (California Workforce Association)
Usually September (next dates not announced) · Monterey, CA
Ticket $949 to $1,149. 2026 pricing: $949 early bird, $1,049 after Aug 7, $1,149 on-site; 2027 pricing not posted.
- Organic Produce Summit
Usually July (next dates not announced) · Monterey, CA
Paid ticket. Attendee pass sold via CCOF store and the summit site; price not read. 2027 reported July 20-22 (unconfirmed).
- Pacific Coast Patient Safety Conference
Usually February (next dates not announced) · Monterey, CA
Paid ticket. Not captured.
Open call for speakers · deadline Aug 7, 2026
Workforce development and job centers
The public workforce board and American Job Centers serving Monterey County. They offer free help with job search, training and filing for benefits.
Laid off in California? How to file for unemployment in California (steps, weekly amount and the appeal deadline).
Monterey County Satellite AJCC
Marina · Affiliate · 831-796-3335
Monday - Thursday 8:00AM- 5:00PM
Salinas AJCC
Salinas · Comprehensive · 831-796-3335
Mon.-Thurs 8am-6pm Friday 8am-5pm
Salinas EDD
Salinas · Affiliate · 831-202-9199
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Monterey County Satellite AJCC
Seaside · Affiliate · 831-796-3335
Monday - Thursday 10:00AM- 7:00PM and Fridays from 8:00am- 5:00pm.
Cities in Monterey County
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See your options after a layoffSources: Census Bureau and BLS (county unemployment is not seasonally adjusted); layoff notices from California’s published record; job counts from our live job board; IPEDS for colleges; CareerOneStop for workforce boards and job centers. California unemployment benefits and severance rules.
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