San Joaquin County, CA jobs, unemployment and layoffs
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Show me jobs near meSan Joaquin County economy
6.2%
unemployment, Sep 2026
6.5% the month before
377,180
in the labor force
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
787,416
people in San Joaquin County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
$88,531
median household income
Source: Census ACS
32%
of workers in white-collar occupations
Management, business, financial and professional; Census ACS
Where San Joaquin County ranks
Where San Joaquin County placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #18Best counties for laid-off professionals in the West Coast45 / 100 · of 34
- #20Fastest-growing job markets in the West Coast+2.1% · of 59
San Joaquin County outlook: Building
Built from public Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census figures. It describes the area, not any one employer in it.
- Private-sector jobs up 2.1% from 2022 to 2025
- Population up 5.5% from 2020 to 2025
- Unemployment 6.2%, down 0.3 points from a year ago
- Sectors adding the most jobs: health care (+6,804 jobs), wholesale (+1,006 jobs)
- Sectors losing the most jobs: transportation & warehousing (−1,495 jobs), construction (−925 jobs)
Local job-market news
Recent headlines about layoffs, AI and jobs in San Joaquin County. Each link goes to the publisher.
- Walmart Opens 5th ‘Next-Gen’ Fulfillment Center In CAtheshelbyreport · Oct 9, 2026
Learn and get funded in San Joaquin 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.
San Joaquin County layoffs
5
Layoff notices, last 12 months
366
workers named
A floor: states may leave out counts
4
employers
| Notice date | Employer | City or county | Workers | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Steam StaffingTakes effect Nov 4, 2026 | San Joaquin County | 91 | Closure Permanent | State record | |
| Full Steam StaffingTakes effect Nov 4, 2026 | San Joaquin County | 19 | Closure Permanent | State record | |
| Power Safety Service, LLCTakes effect Nov 6, 2026 | San Joaquin County | 189 | Closure Permanent | State record | |
| Blue Shield of CaliforniaTakes effect Oct 20, 2026 | San Joaquin County | 2 | Layoff Permanent | State record | |
| Stockton Truss LLCTakes effect Oct 18, 2026 | San Joaquin County | 65 | Layoff Permanent | State record |
Employers hiring most in San Joaquin 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.
- Amazon17 open roles
- Defense Logistics Agency5 open roles
- Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California5 open roles
- Memorial Medical Center4 open roles
- Carvana3 open roles
- Danaher3 open roles
- DTE Energy3 open roles
- Jobot3 open roles
- K2 Staffing3 open roles
- KeHE3 open roles
Colleges in San Joaquin County
| College | City | Type | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Pacific | Stockton | Private non-profit 4-year | 5,000–9,999 |
| Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses | Stockton | Private non-profit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
| Teachers College of San Joaquin | Stockton | Public 4-year | Under 1,000 |
Conferences in San Joaquin County
Industry conferences and trade shows held in San Joaquin County. 1 with dates announced.
- Association of Pacific Ports Annual Conference
Oct 5 to Oct 8, 2027 · Stockton, CA
Paid ticket. Pricing not published.
Workforce development and job centers
The public workforce board and American Job Centers serving San Joaquin 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).
Lodi WorkNet Center
Lodi · Affiliate · 209-365-4606
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
San Joaquin County Worknet
Stockton · Comprehensive · 209-468-3660
Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
San Joaquin Delta College WorkNet Center
Stockton · Affiliate
Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, Wed. closes at 2:30 pm
Tracy WorkNet Center
Tracy · Affiliate · 209-831-5012
Monday, Tuesday Thursday, Friday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (Wednesdays closed at 2:30pm)
Cities in San Joaquin 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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