Manufacturing Jobs in California

1.1K positions from 154 employers

1.1Kactive jobs
154employers hiring
$42.2Knational median wage
-2.8%2022–2032 outlook

1.1K active Manufacturing jobs in California from 154 US employers. Largest hirers include Arctic Industries LLC, Knott's Berry Farm, Department of the Navy - Agency Wide. 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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Top Manufacturing employers in California

Arctic Industries LLC 97 jobs Knott's Berry Farm 59 jobs Department of the Navy - Agency Wide 56 jobs L3 Harris 51 jobs Butcher Power Products 47 jobs M.C. Dean, Inc 40 jobs Insight Manufacturing S 39 jobs General Atomics 35 jobs

Manufacturing jobs by city in California

El Cajon 74 jobs San Diego 64 jobs Del Mar 59 jobs Spring Valley 59 jobs Chula Vista 56 jobs Escondido 52 jobs Encinitas 51 jobs Jamul 48 jobs Los Angeles 27 jobs Irvine 17 jobs Long Beach 15 jobs Anaheim 15 jobs

Other job categories in California

Healthcare 6.4K jobs Sales and Retail 1.7K jobs Transportation and Logistics 1.3K jobs Office and Admin 1K jobs Management 907 jobs Education 555 jobs Architecture and Engineering 254 jobs Maintenance and Repair 231 jobs Construction 224 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 1,112 active Manufacturing jobs in California from 154 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 Department of the Navy - Agency Wide. The full list of 154 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 1,112 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.