| Industry | June 2020 | Change from 2019 |
| Government | 18,800 | Down 4,600 |
| Leisure & hospitality | 11,600 | Down 4,300 |
| Private education & health | 16,100 | Down 1,800 |
| Other services | 3,700 | Down 1,500 |
| Trade & transportation | 15,600 | Down 1,300 |
| Business & professional services | 10,200 | Down 800 |
| Manufacturing | 6,300 | Down 700 |
| Financial | 3,400 | Down 200 |
| Information | 500 | Down 100 |
| Logging & construction | 4,700 | Up 100 |
| Nonfarm | 90,900 | Down 15,200 |
| Farm | 4,900 | Down 7,200 |
| Total | 95,800 | Down 22,400 |
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| Unemployment | 14.4% | Change from 2019 |
| Labor force | 132,600 | Down 8.5% |
| Employed* | 115,300 | Down 16.9% |
| Unemployed | 17,300 | Up 184% |
Source: California Employment Development Department • *Includes out-of-county commuters
Top photo: Construction progresses at The Terrace, phase 2 homes off Scotts Valley Drive. • Photo Credit: Jondi Gumz
A construction project is creating jobs at 1850 41st Ave. in Capitola. • Photo Credit: Jondi Gumz