24 of the 26 large counties in California saw employment
increase.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics defines large counties as
those with employment of 75,000 or more.
Kern County posted a 5.3-percent increase, followed by San
Francisco County at 3.3-percent. Kern County's increase was not
only the largest increase in the state but in the country as
well.
Los Angeles County has the highest number of employed at more
than 3.9 million.
While more Californians may be employed, they may be earning
less money.
The vast majority of counties showed weekly wage decreases…and
all but seven large counties experienced declines greater than the
national average.
San Francisco and San Mateo were the only exceptions with
slight wage gains.
