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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)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 16% from the last 14 days)
- Few reposted listings (16% 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 164 active job postings tracked here, 56% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.
- 56% of postings in Merced, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 22 new postings have appeared this week — about 13% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 88 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
- 22Posted this week
- 92Open 30+ days56% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 5%List salary8 of 164
- 75%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 88dMedian agep90 915d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager13
- Crew / Cashier13
- Nursing Assistant / CNA / PCT9
- Pharmacy8
- Retail Associate8
- 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
- Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser
Costco · MERCED, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 8 months ago
- Pharmacy Technician-CertifiedPharmacy
Costco · MERCED, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Pharmacy StockerWarehouse / Stocker
Costco · MERCED, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Pharmacy Technician Non-CertifiedPharmacy
Costco · MERCED, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Pharmacy Service Clerk
Costco · MERCED, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Pharmacy -Immunization Certified TechnicianPharmacy
Costco · MERCED, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Pharmacy ManagerPharmacy
Costco · MERCED, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Pharmacist - RegisteredPharmacy
Costco · MERCED, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Payroll ClerkAccounting
Costco · MERCED, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Loss Prevention Clerk
Costco · MERCED, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Service Deli ClerkCook / Kitchen
Costco · MERCED, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- BakerCook / Kitchen
Costco · MERCED, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Cashier Assistant (Front End)Crew / Cashier
Costco · MERCED, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Maintenance Assistant
Costco · MERCED, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Gas Station Attendant
Costco · MERCED, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Meat Wrapper / Sanitation
Costco · MERCED, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Inventory Auditor
Costco · MERCED, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Food Service Assistant
Costco · MERCED, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago