Local Businesses & Industry
Bridging Talent & Industry with Trust
GoSJ partners provide specialized training programs to support local businesses, enhance economic development, and promote growth opportunities to ensure a steady supply of skilled workers in San Joaquin County.
Priority Industry Sectors
San Joaquin County boasts an impressive array of industries. Let’s delve into the key sectors that contribute to the county’s economic vitality:
San Joaquin County has witnessed remarkable growth in transportation and logistics. Notably, it hosts several Amazon e-fulfillment centers, capitalizing on its strategic location and robust multi-modal transportation hub. Amazon, now the county's largest private employer, also operates at the Stockton Metropolitan Airport, with 3 to 4 aircraft movements daily. Additionally, FedEx has a significant presence in the area, with a logistics facility at Prologis Park in Tracy. View all GoSJ programs:
With over 150 years of proud service, San Joaquin County provides essential healthcare services. The region attracts quality healthcare professionals due to its expertise in trauma care, training, and primary healthcare. Health technology, product manufacturing, and distribution are thriving industries here. The county houses seven hospitals, with the new, state-of-the-art, V.A. Hospital opening soon in French Camp.
A common thread runs through San Joaquin County's top industries: cutting-edge technology. From advanced manufacturing and logistics to agriculture and processing, local companies leverage advanced technologies to streamline operations, innovate products, and create well-paying jobs. Amazon's fulfillment centers utilize advanced robotic technologies as well as other cutting-edge technologies in all its facilities. Tesla and Tesla suppliers have a half dozen facilities in San Joaquin County including its latest Megapack Plant, employing hundreds of workers. In Tracy, Prologis International Park of Commerce houses tenants such as FedEx, Medline, and Thermo Fisher Scientific. These companies leverage advanced manufacturing processes to streamline operations and create well-paying jobs.
San Joaquin County is globally recognized for its agricultural prowess. Vast vineyards produce wine grapes, while walnut, almond, and cherry orchards thrive. In 2019, the agricultural value exceeded $ 2.6 billion, with exports reaching 99 countries worldwide. Grapes alone cover 98,000 acres, making San Joaquin County California's largest wine grape producer.
Community Network
HealthForce Partners
Creating Solutions to Healthcare Workforce Shortages
HealthForce Partners (HFP) is a healthcare sector partnership that creates and implements new solutions to alleviate healthcare worker shortages. HealthForce Partners develops and supports programs that provide career pathways for local residents, help to alleviate workforce shortages, and enhance the well-being of communities.
San Joaquin A+
Creating a system of great schools in San Joaquin
San Joaquin A+ is a group of educators, business leaders, active citizens and philanthropists. Collectively, the organization has supported education since 1996 and has almost a quarter century of experience and commitment to Stockton and SJ County.
We are encouraged by the momentum we see at leadership levels across our region, and are engaging in a renewed effort to improve schools for our young people.
Resources for New Businesses
San Joaquin Partnership
Business attraction, retention and expansion into SJC
The San Joaquin Partnership's focus is business attraction, retention, and expansion into and throughout San Joaquin County and the eight incorporated cities of Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, Lathrop, Tracy, Ripon, Escalon and Mountain House. Our services, on a non-cost basis, are available to large-scale office and industrial businesses and industry through direct client contact, site selection consultants, brokers, corporate real estate executives, and others, as requested.
San Joaquin County WorkNet
Economic Development Association / Business Engagement
Discover a wealth of employment and business services at WorkNet, your premier destination in San Joaquin County for professional support and growth. From job placement assistance to entrepreneurial guidance, we offer a comprehensive range of resources to empower individuals and businesses alike. Whether you're seeking employment opportunities, exploring career pathways, or looking to start or expand a business, our dedicated team is here to help you succeed. Partner with WorkNet today and utilize the tools and support you need to thrive in the competitive landscape of San Joaquin County.
Economic Profile
Labor Force
275,800
Total Nonfarm Employees
237,400
Service-Providing Employees
233,100
Total Private Employees
194,700
Private Service-Providing Employees
Highest Paid Occupations
$ 132.74/hour
Psychiatrists
$ 128.70/hour
Family medicine physicians
$ 106.60/hour
Chief executives
$ 92.99/hour
Natural science managers
$ 89.61/hour
Dentists
Income
$ 74,962
Median household income
Household Income
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$ 49,000 and under 30%
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$ 50,000-99,999 31%
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$ 100,000-200,000 29%
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Over $ 200,000 10%
Target Industries
- Transportation and logistics
- Health care
- Technology
- Industrial construction
- Agriculture
Fast Facts
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San Joaquin County is located in the Central Valley of Northern California.
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The county was incorporated in 1850, the same year that California became a state.
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Agriculture contributes about $3 billion annually to the local economy.
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The University of the Pacific has its main campus in Stockton.
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San Joaquin County has 36 buildings and sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Top Commodities
- Fruit & nuts
- Milk
- Grapes
- Livestock
- Nursery
- Apiary goods
Taxes (Stockton)
- Local sales taxes 1.75%
- State sales tax 7.25%
- Total sales tax 9%
