Manufacturing Jobs in California

1.1K positions from 153 employers

1.1Kactive jobs
153employers hiring
$42.2Knational median wage
-2.8%2022–2032 outlook

1.1K active Manufacturing jobs in California from 153 US employers. Largest hirers include Arctic Industries LLC, Department of the Navy - Agency Wide, L3 Harris. 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 (1,750) Manufacturing in Ohio (1,740) Manufacturing in Wisconsin (1,660) Manufacturing in Pennsylvania (1,634) Manufacturing in Connecticut (1,211) Manufacturing in West Virginia (1,115)

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Top Manufacturing employers in California

Arctic Industries LLC 99 jobs Department of the Navy - Agency Wide 56 jobs L3 Harris 53 jobs 5TH Axis Inc 48 jobs Butcher Power Products 46 jobs M.C. Dean, Inc 40 jobs Insight Manufacturing S 39 jobs Solar Turbines Incorporated 32 jobs

Manufacturing jobs by city in California

El Cajon 79 jobs San Diego 66 jobs Del Mar 64 jobs Spring Valley 62 jobs Chula Vista 61 jobs Encinitas 55 jobs Escondido 54 jobs Jamul 50 jobs Los Angeles 25 jobs Anaheim 18 jobs Irvine 16 jobs Poway 15 jobs

Other job categories in California

Healthcare 7.1K jobs Transportation and Logistics 2K jobs Sales and Retail 1.3K jobs Office and Admin 577 jobs Management 522 jobs Computer and IT 200 jobs Education 132 jobs Maintenance and Repair 106 jobs Architecture and Engineering 82 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 1,100 active Manufacturing jobs in California from 153 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, Department of the Navy - Agency Wide, and L3 Harris. The full list of 153 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 1,100 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.