The population of Taft was estimated to be 8,000 in 2022.

The cost of living in Taft is about 10% lower than the national average.

The State of California enforces different minimum wages in some districts. The state level minimum wage is $14.00 per hour for basic wages, and $14.00 per hour for tipped wages. The city of Taft may be in a district with a different minimum wage than this.

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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Taft, CA

Health Insurance

Parental Leave

$63.1k - $120.1k / year

Lateral Police Officer - San Francisco Police Department (Q002)

City and County of San Francisco

Taft, CA

Flexible Online Opportunity - Discover & Review Work-from-Home Gigs

Finance Buzz

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Remote

Earn up to $25 per survey Online Survey Taker - work-from-home convenience (Hiring Immediately)

Earn Haus

🌎 Remote

Part-Time

Remote

Flexible Schedule

$25 / hour

Part Time Merchandiser - Taft, CA

American Greetings

Taft, CA

Part-Time

Hourly

$16.70 / hour

Seeking a part-time babysitter/house manager near for 2 school-aged siblings

Wyndy

Taft, CA

Part-Time

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Student Worker, Custodial (2025/26)

Taft College

Taft, CA

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Account Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member

Julie Franks

Taft, CA

Part-Time

Flexible Schedule

$47k - $65k / year

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Site Manager

Synagro

Taft, CA

New

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Education

$80k / year

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Remote Account Executive (Work From Home) .

Sato Service

🌎 Remote

Remote

Entry-Level

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Front Desk

Marriott

Taft, CA

Hospitality

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Work From Home

Remote Jobs

🌎 Remote

New

Part-Time

Remote

401(k)

PTO

Health Insurance

Flexible Schedule

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Surface Warfare Officer

US Navy Reserve

Taft, CA

Part-Time

$500k / year

Employment in Taft

Population

The population of Taft, CA was estimated to be 8,400 in 2022. The median age of the Taft population is 35.8.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Taft, CA is about 10% lower than the national average. The median household income in Taft is $46,980.

Taft, CA Education

High School Graduate: 44%
Some College: 40%
Associates Degree: 5%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 11%

Workforce Participation Rates by Education

Less than High School: 30%
High School Graduate: 66%
Some College: 53%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 77%

Unemployment Rate by Education

Some College: 5%

Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Taft, CA. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.

Taft Job Market

Being Hired for a job in Taft, CA should be simpler than the media convinces you to believe. Despite what the economy is doing, there are indeed jobs in Taft, California. In fact, right now there are 11 Taft, CA job openings ready for your resume and cover letter today. Instead of trying to peer through the glassdoor of your current manager, apply to a position in California which gets you a seat at the table. Or as the economy is changing, send in your resume to one of the numerous gig economy jobs in Taft, CA, such as Clutter or Taskrabbit.

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