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Merced, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 11% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)

Merced, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Merced, CA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 152 active job postings tracked here, 63% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Merced, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Merced, CA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time24—$29.85/hr n=5
Temporary3——
Full-time2——
Contract1——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail92—$29.85/hr n=7
Healthcare38——
Consumer Goods25—$29.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants23——
Financial Services2——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Crew / Cashier13
  • Pharmacy8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
  • Retail Associate8
  • Registered Nurse4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers6
  • Registered Nurses5
  • Managers, All Other4
  • Phlebotomists2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail92
  • Healthcare38
  • Consumer Goods25
  • Food Service / Restaurants23
  • Financial Services2
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified121 · 80%
  • Part-time24 · 16%
  • Temporary3 · 2%
  • Full-time2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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