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Jobs in Merced, CA
164 active postings tracked in Merced, CA · collapsed to 137 roles.
Merced, CA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 18% from the last 14 days)
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 164 active job postings tracked here, 55% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.
- 55% of postings in Merced, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 23 new postings have appeared this week — about 14% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 79 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 915+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (8 of 164).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 75% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are CommonSpirit Health, Costco, 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.
- 164Active postings
- 23Posted this week
- 91Open 30+ days55% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 5%List salary8 of 164
- 75%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 79dMedian agep90 915d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager13
- Crew / Cashier13
- Nursing Assistant / CNA / PCT9
- Retail Associate9
- Pharmacy8
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
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
Top sectors
- Retail94
- Healthcare48
- Consumer Goods27
- Food Service / Restaurants23
- Financial Services2
- Manufacturing1
Employment mix
- Unspecified135 · 82%
- Part-time23 · 14%
- Temporary3 · 2%
- Full-time2 · 1%
- Intern1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Assistant Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Ross Stores · MERCED, California, United States · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 1 month ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1352615-1)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Merced, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 1 month ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1350900-1)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Merced, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 1 month ago
- Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Ross Stores · MERCED, California, United States · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 1 month ago
- Crew MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Chipotle · MERCED, California, United States · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Assistant StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · MERCED, California, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 2 months ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1357490-2)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Merced, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 3 months ago
- Store Manager (P1-1482921-2)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Merced, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 3 months ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1357478-1)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Merced, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 3 months ago
- Store Manager (P1-1482907-2)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Merced, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 3 months ago
- Lactation Specialist RNRegistered Nurse
CommonSpirit Health · MERCED, California, United States · commonspirit.careers
posted 3 months ago
- StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist× 2 openings
Ulta Beauty · MERCED, California, United States · careers.ulta.com
most recent posted 3 months ago
- Catering LeadFood Service× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Merced, California, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · MERCED, California, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 6 months ago
- Prestige Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · MERCED, California, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 6 months ago
- Lead CashierCrew / Cashier
Ulta Beauty · MERCED, California, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 6 months ago
- Master StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · MERCED, California, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 6 months ago
- Elite StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · MERCED, California, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 6 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1361818-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Merced, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 6 months ago