A Carlsbad Career means a Life in Action

No matter what kind of career path you’re on or which industry piques your interest, there are plenty of jobs in Carlsbad at our buzzworthy businesses. Carlsbad is home to multinational corporations and small boutique firms alike, demanding different skill sets and all education levels. At Carlsbad companies, you’ll be able to pursue a wide range of career paths coupled with resources that can help you break into new fields and grow as a professional. And with quality of life being one of the largest factors in the decision for a company to locate here, the work culture at your new job will be nothing short of life changing.

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Notable Rankings & Facts

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82k+

Total workers in Carlsbad

20.4%

Employment growth in Carlsbad over the past ten years

3.1%

Carlsbad’s 2018 unemployment rate, the lowest in ten years.

898

Patents issued to Carlsbad businesses in 2019

16.2

Patents per 1,000 workers in 2019

60%+

Carlsbad residents (ages 25 and older) hold a Bachelor's degree or higher

$77,688

Average annual salary in 2019

$103,695

Average Annual Salary in 2019 for Sports Design and Innovation industry

$133,567

Average Annual Salary in 2019 for Jobs in Life Sciences

$119,546

Average Annual Salary in 2019 for Jobs in Clean Technology

$140,939

Average Annual Salary in 2019 for Jobs in Information & Communications Technology

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