Our Community
Employment
The Arroyo Grande Chamber of Commerce strategic plan calls for
job creation, business retention and new business development; but
while building revenue is an important goal, equally important is
attracting businesses that maintain the small-town character of the
community and enhance the overall quality of life for residents and
visitors. The Chamber can provide information about the political
and social climate in addition to business information to make
relocation easier for you.
Median household income: $56,387
Per capita income for Arroyo Grande: $30,422
Total labor force for Arroyo Grande: 8,600
Employed: 8,300
Unemployed: 300
Unemployment rate: 3.4%
Total labor force for the County: 132,700
Employed: 127,500
Unemployed: 5,200
Unemployment rate: 4.0
Average (mean) hourly rates for selected occupations
Financial managers: $39.50
Computer engineers: $34,49
Registered nurse: $34.94
Accountants and Auditors: $28.38
General office clerks: $12.33
Paralegals: $1969
Medical records technicians: $16.18
Retail salespersons: $11.25
Machinists: $20.25
Source: California Economic Development Department, 2007
California Income Taxes
Corporate Income tax: 8.84%
Personal Income tax: 9.3%
Manufacturing equipment credit: 6%