Parts Salespersons Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $37,010 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.79
10th percentile $33,830
90th percentile $54,410
Employed locally 190
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,830
    25th
    $34,430
    50th (median)
    $37,010
    75th
    $45,700
    90th
    $54,410

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 57% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,040
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $46,980
    Lancaster, PA $45,890
    Vallejo, CA $45,570
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $45,460

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $34,640
    Retail Salespersons $35,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,600
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,660
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $48,660
    Counter and Rental Clerks $40,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Merced, CA is $17.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.60 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Merced, CA is 1.1% below the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in Merced?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $33,830 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,430.