California saying goodbye to entertainment, manufacturing, and energy jobs.
Granted some have been in a spiral downfall for almost a decade but until now no one’s looked at the approximate numbers. How’s 250-350,000 job loss sound? And that’s the direct number. This doesn’t count the side jobs these industries provide.
These aren’t cyclical losses — they’re structural. They reflect long‑term policy choices that make it harder to film, build, or produce energy in the state. Compared to Ohio.
California vs. Ohio Job Trend Comparison Table
| Category | California | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Entertainment | Significant job losses due to production flight; shrinking “Information” sector | Small sector; stable employment; film incentives attracting modest growth |
| Manufacturing | Long‑term decline; high energy and regulatory costs push firms out | Growth in autos, EV supply chain, steel, polymers, and advanced manufacturing |
| Energy | Sharp decline; refinery closures; drilling restrictions; shrinking oil & gas workforce | Growth in natural gas, petrochemicals, and grid‑related construction |
| Overall Trend | Net job loss in key tradable sectors | Net job gain in industrial and energy sectors |
| Business Climate | High costs, heavy regulation, slow permitting | Moderate costs, predictable permitting, strong logistics network |
Nuff Said.
