The population of Ridgecrest was estimated to be 28,000 in 2022.

The cost of living in Ridgecrest is about 11% lower than the national average.

The State of California enforces different minimum wages in some districts. The state level minimum wage is $14.00 per hour for basic wages, and $14.00 per hour for tipped wages. The city of Ridgecrest may be in a district with a different minimum wage than this.

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Remote

Entry-Level

$75k - $95k / year

STRIKE - SLP (Outpatient) - $8400 per week - NOR CAL

KPG Healthcare

Ridgecrest, CA

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$8,400 / week

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Ridgecrest, CA

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Employment in Ridgecrest

Population

The population of Ridgecrest, CA was estimated to be 28,000 in 2022. The median age of the Ridgecrest population is 37.2.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, CA is about 11% lower than the national average. The median household income in Ridgecrest is $71,774.

Ridgecrest, CA Education

High School Graduate: 23%
Some College: 27%
Associates Degree: 15%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 35%

Workforce Participation Rates by Education

Less than High School: 66%
High School Graduate: 60%
Some College: 75%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 89%

Unemployment Rate by Education

Less than High School: 21%
High School Graduate: 11%
Some College: 7%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 4%

Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Ridgecrest, CA. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.

Ridgecrest Job Market

Getting a job in Ridgecrest, CA should be more straightforward than the media convinces you to believe. Despite what the stock market is doing, there are indeed jobs in Ridgecrest, California. In fact, at this very moment there are 3 Ridgecrest, CA job openings ready for your cover letter today. Instead of trying to peer through the glassdoor of your current manager, apply to a career path in California which gets you a seat at the table. Or as the economy is changing, apply to one of the numerous gig economy jobs in Ridgecrest, CA, such as Uber or Taskrabbit.

Whether you are looking to help others in the health care, personal care, or non-profit industries of Ridgecrest, CA, or are seeking a traditional Ridgecrest, CA career ladder in finance or business operations, Joblist has a job opening for you to elevate your California career.

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