By 2030, 1 in 2 expected job openings in California are in occupations currently paying low wages
Table shows total expected job openings (sum of exits, transfers, and numeric change in employment growth) in 2030 and median hourly wages in 2022. The table is color-coded with occupations with median wages paying less than $19.69 shaded in lighter blue and occupations paying more than $19.69 in darker blue.
The table shows the projected job openings in California for 2030 and the median hourly wages in 2022 for each occupation. The table lists occupations with the most projected job openings first. Home Health and Personal Care Aides have the most projected job openings (1,276,460) followed by Fast Food and Counter Workers (929,240). The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides is $15.21, which is lower than the low-wage threshold.
