Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $41,210 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.81
10th percentile $35,460
90th percentile $62,020
Employed locally 120
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,460
    25th
    $37,690
    50th (median)
    $41,210
    75th
    $55,510
    90th
    $62,020

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Production Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Pittsfield, MA $53,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Reading, PA $52,780
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Production Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,930
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,360
    Salinas, CA $47,320
    Modesto, CA $47,040

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$38,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,730
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$35,070
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,110
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Production Workers make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Merced, CA is $19.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.19 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Helpers--Production Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Merced, CA is 7.8% above the national median of $38,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Production Workers in Merced?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,460 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,690.