Family Medicine Physicians Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $270,880 +13.6% vs national
Median hourly $130.23
10th percentile $145,770
90th percentile $343,370
Employed locally 40
National median $238,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $145,770
    25th
    $217,770
    50th (median)
    $270,880
    75th
    $303,640
    90th
    $343,370

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Family Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 416% Median Family Medicine Physicians salary is 316% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Family Medicine Physicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oklahoma City, OK $481,870
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $469,580
    Knoxville, TN $460,080
    Great Falls, MT $449,840
    Lawton, OK $448,460
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $419,010

    Nearby metros — Family Medicine Physicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $419,010
    Salinas, CA $410,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $351,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $348,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $345,310
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $345,310

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $126,880
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $71,430
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,720
    Nurse Practitioners $153,100
    Pharmacists $153,090
    Dental Hygienists $117,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Family Medicine Physicians make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Merced, CA is $130.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $165.08 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Family Medicine Physicians salaries?

    The median Family Medicine Physicians salary in Merced, CA is 13.6% above the national median of $238,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Family Medicine Physicians in Merced?

    Entry-level Family Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $145,770 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $217,770.