Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Merced
272 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Merced belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $273,110 per year. The lowest published median is $34,320.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $273,110 | 90 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $270,880 | 40 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $181,660 | 100 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $170,200 | 40 | |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $167,150 | 80 | |
| 6 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $165,620 | 50 | |
| 7 | Physician Assistants | $164,080 | 50 | |
| 8 | Nurse Practitioners | $158,750 | 100 | |
| 9 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $157,180 | 260 | |
| 10 | Pharmacists | $154,870 | 120 | |
| 11 | Human Resources Managers | $153,210 | 70 | |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | $148,670 | 50 | |
| 13 | Lawyers | $139,010 | 120 | |
| 14 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,890 | 50 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $134,170 | 210 | |
| 16 | School Psychologists | $133,230 | 90 | |
| 17 | Software Developers | $132,120 | 80 | |
| 18 | Registered Nurses | $131,620 | 1,050 | |
| 19 | Education Administrators, All Other | $128,210 | 30 | |
| 20 | Managers, All Other | $128,190 | 150 | |
| 21 | Physical Therapists | $126,000 | 60 | |
| 22 | Industrial Production Managers | $123,590 | 130 | |
| 23 | Facilities Managers | $121,730 | 80 | |
| 24 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $121,720 | 100 | |
| 25 | Construction Managers | $119,150 | 100 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,320 | 4,990 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $34,320 | 560 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,320 | 170 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $34,320 | 1,160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $34,630 | 120 |
| Bartenders | $34,680 | 180 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $34,690 | 110 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $34,720 | 60 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $35,070 | 370 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,090 | 200 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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