The Merna, NE employment information can be a key indicator when searching for a new job. A good indicator of the strength of the job market is the income per capita and the median household income. The income per capita in Merna is $21,047, which is 26% lower than than the Nebraska average and 29% lower than than the national average. The median household income is $45,125, which is 17% lower than than the Nebraska average and 18% lower than than the national average. The unemployment rate in Merna is 5%, which is 6% higher than than the national average. The poverty rate in Merna is 13% which is 11% lower than than the national average.