Economy in Merced County, California

Merced County has an unemployment rate of 8.4%. The US average is 3.7%.

Merced County has seen the job market increase by 2.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 30.7%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Merced County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Merced County is 8.1%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Merced County is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Merced County
- The average income of a Merced County resident is $18,464 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Merced County resident is $43,066 a year. The US average is $53,482 a year.