Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services businesses in Santa Barbara County, CA
Census County Business Patterns 2022. NAICS sector 54.
Establishments
1,549
1.1% of CA sector
Employees
12,440
0.9% of CA sector
Annual Payroll
$1.31B
total 2022
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County context
Population
443,975
Median Household Income
$95,977
Median Home Value
$735,700
Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023.
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Compare to California state averages
| Metric | Santa Barbara County | CA total | County share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 1,549 | 142,540 | 1.1% |
| Employees | 12,440 | 1,431,312 | 0.9% |
| Annual Payroll | $1.31B | $188.86B | — |
Related resources
Other sectors in Santa Barbara County
- Health Care and Social Assistance (1,508 establishments)
- Retail Trade (1,476 establishments)
- Construction (1,277 establishments)
- Accommodation and Food Services (1,253 establishments)
- Other Services (except Public Administration) (1,049 establishments)
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (822 establishments)