Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $152,950 +47% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $99,080
90th percentile $174,820
Employed locally 270
National median $104,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,080
    25th
    $131,020
    50th (median)
    $152,950
    75th
    $165,780
    90th
    $174,820

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary vs area income 235% Median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary is 135% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $171,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $170,150
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $165,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,500
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $162,250
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $161,370

    Nearby metros — Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $160,750
    Salinas, CA $159,590
    El Centro, CA $158,330
    Visalia, CA $158,230
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $156,670

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $98,990
    Sales Managers $90,400
    Medical and Health Services Managers $105,870
    Financial Managers $129,110
    Managers, All Other $121,340
    Industrial Production Managers $125,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Merced, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salaries?

    The median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in Merced, CA is 47% above the national median of $104,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Merced?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary (10th percentile) earn around $99,080 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,020.