Childcare Workers Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $35,270 +10% vs national
Median hourly $16.96
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $47,680
Employed locally 230
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,650
    50th (median)
    $35,270
    75th
    $43,530
    90th
    $47,680

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Childcare Workers salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Childcare Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    District of Columbia $45,400
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810

    Nearby metros — Childcare Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Modesto, CA $39,610
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,460
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $39,290

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$33,280
    Recreation Workers$34,720
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$35,600
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35,910
    Animal Caretakers$35,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Merced, CA is $16.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.02 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Merced, CA is 10% above the national median of $32,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Childcare Workers in Merced?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,650.