Manufacturing Jobs in California

1K positions from 149 employers

1Kactive jobs
149employers hiring
$42.2Knational median wage
-2.8%2022–2032 outlook

1K active Manufacturing jobs in California from 149 US employers. Largest hirers include Arctic Industries LLC, Knott's Berry Farm, Butcher Power Products. The national median wage for this occupation is $42.2K. BLS projects -2% employment change between 2022 and 2032. Production occupations — machine operators, assemblers, machinists, welders, packagers — are the manufacturing backbone. Many subgroups have flat or declining employment forecasts, but skilled trades like welding remain in steady demand. AI exposure is moderate; physical robotics and process automation continue to reshape the floor while skilled set-up and repair work resist replacement.

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Manufacturing jobs in other top states

Manufacturing in Minnesota (1,736) Manufacturing in Wisconsin (1,657) Manufacturing in Ohio (1,393) Manufacturing in Pennsylvania (1,314) Manufacturing in West Virginia (1,093)

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Top Manufacturing employers in California

Arctic Industries LLC 99 jobs Knott's Berry Farm 59 jobs Butcher Power Products 52 jobs L3 Harris 43 jobs Solar Turbines Incorporated 41 jobs Department of the Navy - Agency Wide 35 jobs Ametek 35 jobs 5TH Axis Inc 35 jobs

Manufacturing jobs by city in California

El Cajon 70 jobs San Diego 64 jobs Spring Valley 56 jobs Del Mar 56 jobs Chula Vista 51 jobs Escondido 44 jobs Encinitas 43 jobs Jamul 38 jobs Los Angeles 23 jobs Irvine 17 jobs Anaheim 14 jobs Burbank 13 jobs

Other job categories in California

Healthcare 6.5K jobs Computer and IT 3.1K jobs Transportation and Logistics 1.8K jobs Sales and Retail 1.8K jobs Management 1.1K jobs Office and Admin 1.1K jobs Education 530 jobs Architecture and Engineering 252 jobs Maintenance and Repair 241 jobs

Specialisations within Manufacturing

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators Assemblers and Fabricators Machinists Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Bakers

Frequently asked questions

How many Manufacturing jobs are available in California?
There are currently 1,018 active Manufacturing jobs in California from 149 employers. Listings are refreshed daily from our partner job feeds.
What's the average salary for Manufacturing jobs in California?
The U.S. national median wage for Manufacturing occupations is $42,237 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2023). Pay in California varies by employer, role seniority and shift; individual job listings include salary detail where the employer has provided it.
Which companies hire Manufacturing workers in California?
Top employers currently advertising Manufacturing roles in California include Arctic Industries LLC, Knott's Berry Farm, and Butcher Power Products. The full list of 149 active employers updates as new listings come in.
Is the Manufacturing field growing in California?
Nationally, Manufacturing occupations are projected to change by -2.8% between 2022 and 2032 (BLS Employment Projections) — expected to be stable. Local demand in California is reflected by the 1,018 active openings on this page.
What's the AI exposure for Manufacturing roles?
Our AI Vulnerability Index combines Frey & Osborne (2013), OpenAI/Penn (2023), and the Anthropic Economic Index into a 0–100 score. Manufacturing roles vary internally — see the AI Vulnerability Index for the per-occupation score and methodology.