General and Operations Managers Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $98,990 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.59
10th percentile $49,740
90th percentile $203,430
Employed locally 1,010
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,740
    25th
    $67,750
    50th (median)
    $98,990
    75th
    $151,520
    90th
    $203,430

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 152% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 52% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for General and Operations Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $162,480
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $160,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,090
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $151,420
    New Jersey $149,990

    Nearby metros — General and Operations Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $162,480
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,090
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $129,850
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $127,610
    California $125,240
    Napa, CA $124,890

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Sales Managers $90,400
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $152,950
    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 General and Operations Managers make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Merced, CA is $47.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.67 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for General and Operations Managers salaries?

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Merced, CA is 3.8% below the national median of $102,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for General and Operations Managers in Merced?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $49,740 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,750.