Financial Managers Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $129,110 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $62.07
10th percentile $90,400
90th percentile —
Employed locally 210
National median $161,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,400
    25th
    $100,320
    50th (median)
    $129,110
    75th
    $176,310

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Managers salary vs area income 198% Median Financial Managers salary is 98% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $218,920
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $216,520
    New York $215,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $211,730
    New Jersey $188,750
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $188,490

    Nearby metros — Financial Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $218,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $211,730
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $188,490
    California $174,920
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $171,920
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $168,300

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$98,990
    Sales Managers$90,400
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$152,950
    Medical and Health Services Managers$105,870
    Managers, All Other$121,340
    Industrial Production Managers$125,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Managers make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Managers in Merced, CA is $62.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $133.53 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Financial Managers salaries?

    The median Financial Managers salary in Merced, CA is 20.2% below the national median of $161,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial Managers in Merced?

    Entry-level Financial Managers (10th percentile) earn around $90,400 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,320.