Major Employers Similar to most valley towns, Merced’s economy has traditionally relied upon agribusiness. During the past two decades, Merced has built upon this foundation with a growing and diverse economy. Today Merced serves as the county seat and the hub of a commercial market encompassing several counties.
Top Manufacturing Employment
Name
Classification
Employees
Quad Graphics
Printing
700
McLane Pacific
Grocery Distribution Center
250
SaveMart Distribution Center
Grocery Distribution Center
230
Scholle Corporation
Plastics Packaging
130
Malibu Boats
Boat Manufacturing
30
Wellmade
Fluorescent Lights
100
Fine Line industries
Boat Manufacturing
25
Label Technology
Label Design and Printing
74
RTS Packaging
Packaging Material
68
Safeway
Food Processing
60
O'Keeffe's Inc.
Skylights
50
California Fiber Drum
Fiber Cans
44
Top Non-Manufacturing Employment
Name
Classification
Employees
County of Merced
Government
1980
Merced City School District
Education
1300
AT&T Call Center
Customer Service Center
1200
Merced Union High School District
Education
891
Merced College
Education
800
University of California, Merced
Education
500
City of Merced
Government
480
WalMart
Retail
290
Costco
Wholesale, Retail
200
Home Depot
Retail
200
Pacific Gas & Electric
Gas & Electric Utility
198
Lowes
Retail
150
Target
Retail
140
Sears
Retail
105
JC Penney
Retail
104
Kohl's
Retail
80
Orchard Supply Hardware
Retail
75
Bid Results Cooper Ave and Hwy 59 File Name: 108052 Bid Results Totals Cooper Ave and Hwy 59 TS.pdf Revision Date: 8/22/2011