Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $53,210 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.58
10th percentile $39,530
90th percentile $74,220
Employed locally 90
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,530
    25th
    $45,570
    50th (median)
    $53,210
    75th
    $60,220
    90th
    $74,220

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 82% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Painters, Construction and Maintenance

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $79,960
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $72,970
    Hawaii $67,620
    Urban Honolulu, HI $66,610
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    Fairbanks-College, AK $65,830

    Nearby metros — Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $63,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,910
    Carson City, NV $61,300
    Vallejo, CA $59,650
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,560
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,240

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $64,140
    Construction Laborers $55,330
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,860
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,590
    Electricians $64,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Merced, CA is $25.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.37 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries?

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Merced, CA is 9.4% above the national median of $48,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Merced?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $39,530 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,570.