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~ California Continues to Lead the Nation in Job Creation, Governor Newsom Highlights State's Economic Dominance

As the national job growth slowed during President Trump's second term, California has emerged as a leader in job creation. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, California employers added approximately 131,534 jobs over the past year, surpassing all other states in job growth.

Governor Gavin Newsom expressed his pride in California's workforce and its contribution to the state's economy. "California isn't just keeping pace with the national economy - we're driving it," he stated. "From clean energy and advanced manufacturing to healthcare and logistics, the industries shaping the future are growing here."

This news comes at a time when job growth nationwide has stagnated. While other states struggle to keep up with economic changes, California remains a world-leading economy and America's engine of job creation.

California Labor Secretary Stewart Knox also praised the state's workforce for their role in driving economic growth. "California workers are powering the industries shaping the future of the national economy," he said.

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Despite slower national growth, California continues to outpace the nation in year-over-year payroll job growth. The Employment Development Department data shows that since the start of 2026, California has added 97,200 jobs at an average rate of 24,300 jobs per month through April. Additionally, from April 2025 to April 2026, there was a year-over-year increase of 101,500 nonfarm jobs in California - a 0.56 percent gain that exceeded the national rate.

The state is also investing in its workforce and industries that drive long-term economic growth through initiatives like California Jobs First. In 2025 alone, over 142,000 workers were trained and more than 61,000 new jobs were created in strategic industry sectors through this program.

Since 2016, California has added approximately 1.8 million jobs, accounting for 12 percent of all U.S. job growth during that period. The state's economy is powered by major employment sectors such as technology, healthcare, logistics, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing.

California's economic dominance is not limited to the national level. A recent report from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) found that the state's gross domestic product reached $4.3 trillion in 2025, representing 14 percent of the entire U.S. economy. Over the past 25 years, California's economy has grown by 90 percent, outpacing national growth of 69 percent.

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The Golden State is also driving national economic momentum. According to a Bloomberg analysis, California generated 40 percent of the U.S. stock market growth while accounting for less than 12 percent of the nation's population and capturing two-thirds of all U.S. venture capital.

Governor Newsom recently visited Long Beach, a hub for aerospace and space technology companies that showcase California's leadership in innovation and advanced manufacturing. He highlighted the state's dominance in this industry and its contribution to job creation.

In addition to promoting economic growth, Governor Newsom is also taking steps to prevent catastrophic wildfires and protect wild lands for future generations. He has fast-tracked 400 wildfire prevention projects and expanded prescribed fire while unveiling a draft five-year action plan through his Wildfire Task Force.

With its resilient economy and continued investment in key industries, California remains at the forefront of job creation and economic dominance on both a national and global level.

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