The City of Santa Clara and its businesses are lucky to have so many educated and highly skilled employees to fill employment needs. As many as 87 percent of residents over 25 have at least a high school education, while 59 percent have earned a bachelor or graduate degree.

The population of Santa Clara is diverse, as are the industries in Santa Clara, including agriculture, construction, manufacturing (30.8 percent) retail and services.  In the heart of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara attracts many employees skilled in high-technology.  Slightly more than half of Santa Clara residents serve in management and professional positions, while 23.2 percent are in sales and office jobs.

With a median age of 33.4 years, Santa Clara’s workforce is young and energetic, keeping unemployment down to 3.4 percent. The median household income of $69,466 compared to $41,994 nationally reflects the highly educated and skilled Santa Clara population.