Social and Community Service Managers Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $76,120 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.60
10th percentile $51,310
90th percentile $131,680
Employed locally 120
National median $78,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,310
    25th
    $64,720
    50th (median)
    $76,120
    75th
    $102,640
    90th
    $131,680

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Community Service Managers salary vs area income 117% Median Social and Community Service Managers salary is 17% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Community Service Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salem, OR $107,450
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,100
    Richmond, VA $104,410
    Boulder, CO $102,880
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,250
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $102,230

    Nearby metros — Social and Community Service Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,820
    Carson City, NV $88,460
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $86,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,010
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $81,910

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $98,990
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $152,950
    Sales Managers $90,400
    Medical and Health Services Managers $105,870
    Financial Managers $129,110
    Managers, All Other $121,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Community Service Managers make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Community Service Managers in Merced, CA is $36.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.86 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Social and Community Service Managers salaries?

    The median Social and Community Service Managers salary in Merced, CA is 2.7% below the national median of $78,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Community Service Managers in Merced?

    Entry-level Social and Community Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $51,310 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,720.