Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $57,460 +2% vs national
Median hourly $27.63
10th percentile $40,380
90th percentile $145,520
Employed locally 40
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,380
    25th
    $46,810
    50th (median)
    $57,460
    75th
    $74,930
    90th
    $145,520

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 88% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Real Estate Sales Agents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $106,340
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $103,930
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $101,370
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $100,440
    New York $97,440
    Walla Walla, WA $94,310

    Nearby metros — Real Estate Sales Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $91,690
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $91,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $88,220
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $87,030
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $78,370
    Yuba City, CA $78,190

    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 Real Estate Sales Agents make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Merced, CA is $27.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.96 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Real Estate Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Merced, CA is 2% above the national median of $56,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Real Estate Sales Agents in Merced?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $40,380 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,810.