Software Developers Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $133,370 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $64.12
10th percentile $72,820
90th percentile $196,560
Employed locally 60
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,820
    25th
    $101,320
    50th (median)
    $133,370
    75th
    $168,720
    90th
    $196,560

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 205% Median Software Developers salary is 105% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $161,380
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $159,240

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$65,440
    Computer Systems Analysts$82,250
    Computer Occupations, All Other$71,820
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$98,520
    Computer Network Support Specialists$80,160
    Computer Programmers$97,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Merced, CA is $64.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.04 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Merced, CA is 0.2% above the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Merced?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $72,820 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,320.