Workforce Information
Worknet Merced County provides employment and workforce information that enhance the quality of labor market information available to job seekers, employers, and educators throughout Merced County and the Central Valley.
Worknet Merced County reviews and posts data published by the California Employment Development Department on a monthly basis and posts other relevant data, as it is available, from a variety of other sources, including the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Census Bureau, US Patent & Trade Office, and California Department of Finance.
Reports
Occupational Employment and Wages in Merced
May 2016 news release issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Merced County Workforce Highlights
2014-2024 Merced County Workforce Projections Highlights Report.
Report issued by EDD.
Merced County Commute Patterns
Learn more about the commute patterns of Merced County’s workforce.
Report issued by EDD.
Unemployment Information
| Region | November 2021 | November 2022 | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% |
| California | 5.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Merced County | 7.7% | 7.2% | -0.5% |
*CDP is “Census Designated Place” – a recognized community that was unincorporated at the time of the 2011-2015 5-Year American Community Survey (ACS)