Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $100,390 +55.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $66,210
90th percentile $131,680
Employed locally 370
National median $64,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,210
    25th
    $77,750
    50th (median)
    $100,390
    75th
    $103,890
    90th
    $131,680

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary vs area income 154% Median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary is 54% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teachers and Instructors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $125,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $119,060
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780

    Nearby metros — Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $98,940
    El Centro, CA $98,350

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $51,560
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,400
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,470
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $49,090
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Teachers and Instructors, All Other make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Merced, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Teachers and Instructors, All Other salaries?

    The median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in Merced, CA is 55.2% above the national median of $64,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Merced?

    Entry-level Teachers and Instructors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $66,210 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,750.