Human Resources Managers Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $156,430 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $75.21
10th percentile $96,360
90th percentile —
Employed locally 60
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,360
    25th
    $117,990
    50th (median)
    $156,430
    75th
    $185,480

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Managers salary vs area income 240% Median Human Resources Managers salary is 140% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $220,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $206,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $180,050
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $178,550
    Massachusetts $176,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $176,290

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $220,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $206,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $180,050
    California $169,140
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $164,790
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $163,220

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$98,990
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$152,950
    Sales Managers$90,400
    Medical and Health Services Managers$105,870
    Financial Managers$129,110
    Managers, All Other$121,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Managers make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Merced, CA is $75.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $127.39 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Human Resources Managers salaries?

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Merced, CA is 11.7% above the national median of $140,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $96,360 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $117,990.