Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services businesses in Kern County, CA
Census County Business Patterns 2022. NAICS sector 54.
Establishments
1,221
0.9% of CA sector
Employees
8,963
0.6% of CA sector
Annual Payroll
$611.9M
total 2022
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County context
Population
910,433
Median Household Income
$67,660
Median Home Value
$310,600
Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023.
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Compare to California state averages
| Metric | Kern County | CA total | County share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 1,221 | 142,540 | 0.9% |
| Employees | 8,963 | 1,431,312 | 0.6% |
| Annual Payroll | $611.9M | $188.86B | — |
Related resources
Other sectors in Kern County
- Retail Trade (2,004 establishments)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (1,838 establishments)
- Accommodation and Food Services (1,569 establishments)
- Construction (1,281 establishments)
- Other Services (except Public Administration) (1,233 establishments)
- Transportation and Warehousing (1,133 establishments)