May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Merced
Merced, CA
272 occupations
Across 272 occupations with published wages in Merced, physicians, all other record the highest median at $273,110 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Merced
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,990 | $34,320 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 3,820 | $36,350 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,500 | $38,200 |
| Cashiers | 2,250 | $35,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 1,950 | $44,680 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,710 | $55,630 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,560 | $100,120 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,480 | $37,740 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | 1,450 | $60,770 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,400 | $38,080 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.