Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $49,290 +32.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.70
10th percentile $37,680
90th percentile $64,810
Employed locally 330
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,680
    25th
    $41,690
    50th (median)
    $49,290
    75th
    $57,970
    90th
    $64,810

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 76% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920
    Urban Honolulu, HI $48,290

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Napa, CA $48,270
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $48,240

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,930
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,680
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $33,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,300
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,490
    Light Truck Drivers $41,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Merced, CA is $23.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.16 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Merced, CA is 32.7% above the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in Merced?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,680 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,690.