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Jobs study: Port of Oakland generates 84,000 jobs in the Bay Area

20 percent Oakland-based jobs; overall economic value tops $130 billion

Press Releases, Seaport, Airport, Commercial Real Estate, Community
April 18th, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – April 18, 2019:  The Port of Oakland supports 84,144 jobs in the Bay Area and 20 percent of those jobs are Oakland-based, according to an economic impact study released today. The study by Martin Associates shows that the Port’s overall economic value—from business revenue, consumer spending, and total value of goods and services—tops $130 billion. The Port and its tenants also contribute $698 million in state/local taxes.

The Port said the study shows that growth in its three businesses—Commercial Real Estate, Aviation and Maritime is paying off for the community.

“The report confirms the Port of Oakland’s role as a jobs generator for the region,” said Port of Oakland Director of Social Responsibility Amy Tharpe. “The Port creates business opportunities that provide good, family-wage jobs.”

According to the study, jobs supported by the Port are up 15 percent since 2010. These are jobs created by the Port, its tenants and its customers. According to the study, there is a direct correlation between job growth and the growth of container volumes, airport passengers, and occupancy rates.

The study shows:

  • Oakland International Airport has seen 62 months of consecutive growth.
  • The Oakland Seaport broke cargo volume records in 2017 and 2018.
  • Occupancy rates have climbed at Jack London Square over the past decade.

This study is based on the Port’s activity levels, economic analysis models and surveys of those impacted by the Port of Oakland. The data is from 2017 and it was collected and analyzed in 2018. Download a copy of the Economic Impact Report, HERE.

About the Port of Oakland

The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland Seaport, Oakland International Airport, and nearly 20 miles of waterfront including Jack London Square. The Port's 5-year strategic plan - Growth with Care - pairs business expansion with community benefits, envisioning more jobs and economic stimulus as the Port grows. Together with its business partners, the Port supports more than 84,000 jobs in Northern California. Connect with the Port of Oakland and Oakland International Airport through Facebook, or with the Port on Twitter, YouTube, and at www.portofoakland.com.

Media Contacts

Mike Zampa
Port of Oakland
Communications Director
(510) 627-1565
[email protected]

Robert Bernardo
Port of Oakland
Communications Manager
(510) 627-1401
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