Contact: Kristin Tyson at the San Diego Port
Tenants Association
The group is administered by the San Diego Port
Tenants Association in cooperation with the Port of San Diego and
the AFL/CIO. The Working Waterfront Group is committed to working
collaboratively with the community to develop win-win solutions for
the waterfront and the region.
Economy and Employment
Working
waterfront industry and trade activities employed more than 35,000
people and generated in excess of $3 billion in production during
fiscal year 2002. The working waterfront businesses form a strong
economic foundation for the region, adding diversity and balance to
the region's economy. Average salaries on the working waterfront are
nearly $50,000 a year, an important distinction considering 60
percent of jobs created in San Diego County from 2001 through 2003
have had salaries averaging less than $25,000 annually. Working
waterfront jobs can support families and provide lifelong careers.
than 35,000
people and generated in excess of $3 billion in production during
fiscal year 2002. The working waterfront businesses form a strong
economic foundation for the region, adding diversity and balance to
the region's economy. Average salaries on the working waterfront are
nearly $50,000 a year, an important distinction considering 60
percent of jobs created in San Diego County from 2001 through 2003
have had salaries averaging less than $25,000 annually. Working
waterfront jobs can support families and provide lifelong careers.
