Recreation Workers Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $34,720 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.69
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $53,490
Employed locally 130
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,610
    50th (median)
    $34,720
    75th
    $38,210
    90th
    $53,490

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Recreation Workers salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Recreation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,480
    District of Columbia $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    Rapid City, SD $44,150

    Nearby metros — Recreation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,070
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,630
    Napa, CA $39,220
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,900
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $38,500

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$35,270
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$33,280
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$35,600
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35,910
    Animal Caretakers$35,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Merced, CA is $16.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.70 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Merced, CA is 1.9% below the national median of $35,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Recreation Workers in Merced?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,610.