• Carlsbad’s total employment (2006) was 65,621 (an increase of 2,318 jobs since 2005).
• Carlsbad’s manufacturing sector employs the greatest number of people (8,876)
• Second largest employment sector is retail (8,788).
• Nearly 14 percent of Carlsbad workers are in manufacturing positions.
• 11 percent of Carlsbad workers are in accommodations and food services positions.
• 9 percent of Carlsbad workers are in professional, scientific and technical positions.
• Carlsbad’s annual average employee salary (2006) was approximately $49,399.
• Carlsbad’s highest average employee salaries ($87,922) are paid in the utilities sector
• Lowest average employee salaries ($21,249) are paid in accommodations and food service.

Income profile (2007)

People employed (2007)

Top 10 employers (2007)