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Merced, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • 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.

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
Full-time3——
Temporary2——
Intern1——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail106—$29.85/hr n=6
Healthcare34——
Food Service / Restaurants31——
Consumer Goods28—$29.85/hr n=6
Professional Services5——

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

In-demand skills

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%

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