Customer Service Representatives Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $44,210 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.26
10th percentile $35,570
90th percentile $60,260
Employed locally 520
National median $42,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,570
    25th
    $38,180
    50th (median)
    $44,210
    75th
    $49,780
    90th
    $60,260

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Customer Service Representatives salary vs area income 68% Median Customer Service Representatives salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Customer Service Representatives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,400
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $51,090
    Napa, CA $50,910
    Midland, MI $49,930
    District of Columbia $49,210

    Nearby metros — Customer Service Representatives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,400
    Napa, CA $50,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $49,060
    Vallejo, CA $48,230
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,150

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$45,020
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,850
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,410
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Customer Service Representatives make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Customer Service Representatives in Merced, CA is $21.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.69 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Customer Service Representatives salaries?

    The median Customer Service Representatives salary in Merced, CA is 3.2% above the national median of $42,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Customer Service Representatives in Merced?

    Entry-level Customer Service Representatives (10th percentile) earn around $35,570 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,180.