Economy & Jobs — Monterey County, California
Employment
| Total Establishments | 9,087 |
| Total Employees | 116,582 |
| Avg Annual Employment | 200,244 |
| Avg Annual Pay | $61,375 |
| Total Annual Wages | $12,289,973,581 |
| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $6,638,224 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% |
Income
| Median Household Income | $91,043 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% |
| IRS Returns | 199,960 |
| Total AGI (thousands) | $17,223,086 |
| Average AGI per Return | $86,133 |
Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $3,198,103,936 |
| Per Capita | $7,284 |
| Population Basis | 439,035 |
Agriculture
| Total Farms | 215 |
| Land in Farms (acres) | 1,140,646 |
| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 5,305 |
| Year | 2,022 |
Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 390 |
| Fast Food | 305 |
| Bars | 28 |
| Coffee & Snacks | 115 |