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Visalia, California Job Outlook

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El Reventon in Porterville is one of Porterville’s most popular weekend spots where people go to dance the night away.
The CHMA Community Center in Porterville hosts an array of yearly events, from Dia de Los Muertos celebrations to annual senior Christmas luncheons.
Both Porterville and Visalia offer community mobile home parks. Some are dedicated solely to the elderly while others allow families to stay in the park.
The South County Justice Center in Porterville is the newest courthouse to open in Tulare County.
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What kind of jobs are there in Visalia, CA?

The Porterville-Visalia area has a vast amount of employment opportunities, with the leading industry being agriculture. Other popular industries in the area include health care, construction and education.

The Bank of the Sierra and Sequoia National Forest supervisor’s office are headquartered in Porterville, while Visalia is the county seat and therefore home to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office, Tulare County Fire Department and the Tulare County Office of Education, as well as Family HealthCare Network.

Other major employers in the area include Eagle Mountain Casino, Walmart Distribution Center and Latino Farm Labor Service.


Job Market Index

Index Score: 2.7 /10

How we calculate this.

Visalia has a less healthy job market than similarly sized metro areas.

Average Annual Salary

Visalia
$42,700

USA
$51,960

Unemployment Rate 2019

9.6%
of people are without a job

5.9 % higher than national average.

Unemployment Rate Over Time

Data sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Top Industries in Visalia

Accommodation and Food Services

Total Employment
10,800
Waiter and Waitress
Salary: $18.82k - $28.28k

Finance and Insurance

Total Employment
2,700
Customer Service Representative
Salary: $26.73k - $42.97k

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

Total Employment
900
Recreation and Fitness Worker
Salary: $22.44k - $44.15k
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