Bakers Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $36,990 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.78
10th percentile $34,680
90th percentile $61,180
Employed locally 80
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,680
    25th
    $35,270
    50th (median)
    $36,990
    75th
    $42,260
    90th
    $61,180

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 57% Median Bakers salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270

    Nearby metros — Bakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Napa, CA $42,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $42,730
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $42,510
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $38,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,730
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $35,070
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,110
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Merced, CA is $17.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.75 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Merced, CA is 0.9% above the national median of $36,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bakers in Merced?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $34,680 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,270.