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Jobs in Merced, CA
173 active postings tracked in Merced, CA · collapsed to 158 roles.
Merced, CA Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
- High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $26/hr national)
Merced, CA job market overview (July 2026)
The Merced, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 173 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in Merced, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 155 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1212+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (7 of 173).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 86% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, CommonSpirit Health, and Ulta Beauty.
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.
- 173Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 173Open 30+ days100% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 4%List salary7 of 173
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 155dMedian agep90 1212d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager18
- Crew / Cashier15
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist12
- Retail Associate8
- Pharmacy7
- Registered Nurse7
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers6
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4
- Registered Nurses3
- Managers, All Other2
- Occupational Therapists2
- Speech-Language Pathologists1
Top sectors
- Retail106
- Healthcare34
- Food Service / Restaurants31
- Consumer Goods28
- Professional Services5
- Education2
Employment mix
- Unspecified142 · 82%
- Part-time24 · 14%
- Full-time3 · 2%
- Temporary2 · 1%
- Intern1 · 1%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Line Cook - Merced-Chili'sCook / Kitchen
Chili's · MERCED, California, United States · chilisjobs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Emergency Medicine APP (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner)Nurse Practitioner
US Acute Care Solutions · MERCED, California, United States · usacs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianPhysician / Doctor
US Acute Care Solutions · MERCED, California, United States · usacs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Pharmacy CashierCrew / Cashier
Walgreens · MERCED, California, United States · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 month ago
- Trauma Registrar
CommonSpirit Health · MERCED, California, United States · commonspirit.careers
posted 1 month ago
- Social Worker MSW
CommonSpirit Health · MERCED, California, United States · commonspirit.careers
posted 1 month ago