Computer Programmers Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $97,590 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $46.92
10th percentile $67,180
90th percentile $126,590
Employed locally 30
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,180
    25th
    $80,780
    50th (median)
    $97,590
    75th
    $104,180
    90th
    $126,590

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 150% Median Computer Programmers salary is 50% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,000
    California $116,220
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $115,190
    Visalia, CA $111,200

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$65,440
    Computer Systems Analysts$82,250
    Computer Occupations, All Other$71,820
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$98,520
    Software Developers$133,370
    Computer Network Support Specialists$80,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Merced, CA is $46.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.86 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Merced, CA is 1.1% below the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Programmers in Merced?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $67,180 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,780.