Manufacturing in the United States is the world’s leading manufacturer and produces goods that are valued at $1.6 trillion in a 2007 study. San Diego has an economy that benefits and contributes to the United States world dominance in manufacturing. The economy is continually growing and developing as a military and defense manufacturer to a leader in advance technology’s developer around the world. Today, San Diego’s economy has supplied thousands of new jobs due to the increase in military and science based manufacturing goods.
Employment
Employment opportunities abound in San Diego. Independent studies indicate San Diego is one of the top 10 cities in the country for job growth through 2025, and many of the high-tech jobs are being created by emerging high-tech companies in the region.
Industry
The top four industries in San Diego are manufacturing, defense, tourism, and agriculture. In addition, the City of San Diego focuses on six main industry clusters:
Biotechnology/Biosciences
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Electronics Manufacturing
Financial and Business Services
Software
Telecommunications
These "economic engines" indicate San Diego's future growth.
Other industries showing significant growth include environmental, transportation, recreational goods, and international trade. San Diego is home to one-third of the country's top 20 environmental design firms, has more than 1,000 companies concentrating on transportation technologies and services, and has more than 600 companies in the region with binational operations [1]
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