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Merced, CA is an area that has been seeing a steady increase in job growth over the past few years. According to recent statistics, Merced's job growth rate is 11.10% compared to the national average of 30.54%. The unemployment rate for Merced is 9.6%, significantly higher than the US overall unemployment rate of 4.1%. Despite this gap, there are still numerous opportunities available for those seeking employment within the Merced area. With its diverse range of industries, from healthcare and technology to manufacturing and agricultural sectors, it offers something for everyone. With continued job growth on the horizon, Merced provides one with multiple potential paths to pursue their career goals while providing a stable environment for future economic success.

The unemployment rate in Merced is 9.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Merced has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 2.5% over the past year.
- The average salary in Merced is $52,305.
- The median home cost in Merced is $373,000

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Merced? Computer, Math ($90,950)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($9,662)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($83,250)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($7,481)
- Average Income of Residents in Merced ($22,520) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Merced (9.3) is higher than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

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Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Merced, California that match your qualifications.

     JobsMerced, CaliforniaUnited States
  $22,520$37,638
  $52,305$69,021
  9.36
  -5.2%-6.2%
  33.3%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationMerced, CaliforniaUnited States
  Management$67,870$77,236
  Business, Financial$53,295$68,299
  Computer, Math$90,950$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$52,167$86,023
  Sciences$51,938$66,034
  Social Service$58,566$44,925
  Legal$43,869$88,013
  Education$56,091$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$57,675$43,591
  Health Practitioners$81,691$75,327
  Health Technicians$47,801$41,524
  Healthcare Support$22,407$25,441
  Fire Fighters$27,072$35,516
  Law Enforcement$69,931$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$18,978$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$22,284$23,378
  Personal Care$9,662$15,351
  Sales, Related$22,117$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$31,495$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$25,019$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$42,706$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$46,094$48,436
  Production$32,079$38,103
  Transportation$43,483$39,572
  Material Moving$23,233$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryMerced, CaliforniaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$25,845$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$42,176$44,287
  Manufacturing$41,233$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$37,222$51,301
  Retail Trade$21,900$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$43,535$43,256
  Utilities$83,250$77,546
  Information$56,250$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$50,417$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$32,466$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$38,275$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$25,368$30,687
  Educational Services$42,500$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$34,550$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$7,481$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$20,246$18,154
  Other Services$27,218$29,481
  Public Administration$56,660$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Merced is totally slept on - you want a little bit of everything CA has to offer, at a fraction of the price of other CA cities? Merced is the place to go. The town  More

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Over 4 years ago

Good place to live. More affordable than most of california. The city is growing and there is alot of business and growth here. Moved from the Bay area years ago and  More

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Great place to live. Lots of progress and changes coming to the city. Great place to raise a family. UC Merced is expanding and businesses are investing. Downtown is  More

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