Registered Nurses Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $126,880 +35.6% vs national
Median hourly $61.00
10th percentile $95,980
90th percentile $159,630
Employed locally 930
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,980
    25th
    $108,870
    50th (median)
    $126,880
    75th
    $136,170
    90th
    $159,630

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 195% Median Registered Nurses salary is 95% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $71,430
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,720
    Nurse Practitioners $153,100
    Pharmacists $153,090
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $50,680
    Dental Hygienists $117,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Merced, CA is $61.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.61 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Merced, CA is 35.6% above the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Merced?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $95,980 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,870.