Southern California job creation 56% below average: 11 trends to watch

Medianewsgroup.com·July 18, 2026

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Southern California added 37,100 jobs over 12 months, representing 0.4% growth to reach a record 9.93 million total jobs, which is 56% below the national average. This slower-than-expected job creation indicates a significant economic slowdown in the region compared to national trends.

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Local bosses added 37,100 over 12 months, just, 0.4% growth, to a record-high 9.93 million.

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