Labor Market Data
Find direct access to valuable labor market data for Santa Cruz County, including labor force composition, industries, occupations, employment projects, wages, geography, and other important resources.
Santa Cruz County Labor Market Dashboard
Real-Time Workforce Insights for Employers, Partners, and Planners
We offer access to live labor market snapshots updated quarterly. This dashboard includes real-time data on top industries, top occupations, and workforce demographics in Santa Cruz County, ideal for hiring, program planning, equity analysis, and grant development.
Use this data to support:
- Employer outreach and wage benchmarking
- Workforce program design (e.g., OJT, IWT, training)
- Grant writing and reporting
- Equity and demographic alignment
Top Industries in Santa Cruz County
Occupations in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Workforce Demographics
Need Help with the Data?
We can provide custom labor market reports for employers, educators, and partners.
Contact: businessrep@workforcescc.com
Request a custom report or presentation.
EDD Labor Market Information (LMID) Resources
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) Labor Market Information Division (LMID) is California’s premier source for in-depth, state-collected workforce and economic data.
LMID collects, analyzes, and publishes labor market data describing California’s diverse economy, serving more than 1.4 million employers and over 19 million individuals in the civilian labor force.
You can explore LMID data and reports at: www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov
EDD’s regional labor market consultants are available to:
- Help you locate and understand local labor data
- Provide trend and economic analysis
- Present to employer or community groups
LMID sources include:
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – QCEW
- U.S. Census – American Community Survey
- CalJOBS (labor exchange/job posting data)
Depending on the type of data requested, it may take 1–5 business days to fulfill your request.
Download Key Reports
Use these detailed reports to support local strategy and planning:
Still Need Help?
If you’re unsure which data is right for your need, we’re happy to help.
Contact: businessrep@workforcescc.com
Request support for data, strategy, or presentations
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) Labor Market Information Division (LMID) is California’s premier source for high-quality and timely economic and workforce information. The LMID collects, analyzes, and publishes labor market data describing a state’s diverse economy, with more than 1.4 million employers and more that 19 million individuals in the civilian labor force.
Visit www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov to access LMID data and reports.
LMID’s local labor-market consultants are placed in key cities throughout California and can help customers locate and understand local labor market information, provide analysis or regional employment and economic trends, and are available to make presentations. EDD local labor market data is partially sourced and is also available to employers through the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, U.S. Census – America Community Survey, and CalJOBS.
Depending on the labor market data request, it can take between one and five business days to provide the information.
