Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $55,860 +14.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.85
10th percentile $37,710
90th percentile $77,100
Employed locally 820
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,710
    25th
    $45,610
    50th (median)
    $55,860
    75th
    $70,450
    90th
    $77,100

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary vs area income 86% Median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,300
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $61,570
    Sheboygan, WI $60,610
    District of Columbia $60,600
    Napa, CA $60,510

    Nearby metros — Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,300
    Napa, CA $60,510
    Vallejo, CA $60,500
    Modesto, CA $60,040
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $58,400

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $55,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $75,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $86,470
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,590
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $61,440
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance and Repair Workers, General make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Merced, CA is $26.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.65 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salaries?

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in Merced, CA is 14.9% above the national median of $48,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Merced?

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $37,710 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,610.