Financial and Investment Analysts Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $82,030 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.44
10th percentile $63,720
90th percentile $139,710
Employed locally 80
National median $101,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,720
    25th
    $68,890
    50th (median)
    $82,030
    75th
    $107,630
    90th
    $139,710

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial and Investment Analysts salary vs area income 126% Median Financial and Investment Analysts salary is 26% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial and Investment Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Wyoming $213,940
    Cheyenne, WY $158,400
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $149,480
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $146,540

    Nearby metros — Financial and Investment Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,470
    California $111,100
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $110,450
    Salinas, CA $107,570
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $104,610

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$78,670
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$74,630
    Human Resources Specialists$74,570
    Management Analysts$77,610
    Training and Development Specialists$56,500
    Project Management Specialists$95,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial and Investment Analysts make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in Merced, CA is $39.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.92 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Financial and Investment Analysts salaries?

    The median Financial and Investment Analysts salary in Merced, CA is 19.1% below the national median of $101,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial and Investment Analysts in Merced?

    Entry-level Financial and Investment Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $63,720 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,890.