Median DOL Salary
$110,535
Total DOL Filings
406
Companies Hiring
104
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Merced, CA$110,535
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Merced, CA is 81.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Merced
Highest-Paying Occupations in Merced
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $143,520 | -13.1% | 5 |
| Dentists, General | $130,000 | -27.2% | 7 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $125,800 | -5.6% | 5 |
| Physical Therapists | $114,400 | -7.2% | 9 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $110,000 | -34% | 14 |
| Physician Assistants | $110,000 | -31.7% | 5 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,900 | -31.2% | 10 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,950 | -25.9% | 10 |
| Occupational Therapists | $74,651 | -37.5% | 5 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $53,500 | -52.2% | 5 |
| Physicists | $52,140 | -71.2% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - California
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for California.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $220,600 | 36,980 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $211,340 | 100,020 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $204,100 | 14,120 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $201,810 | 30,690 |
| Physicians, All Other | $201,510 | 20,750 |
| Lawyers | $197,790 | 92,580 |
| Nurse Midwives | $196,700 | 880 |
| Podiatrists | $193,510 | 930 |
| Physicists | $180,900 | 6,220 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $179,880 | 24,200 |
Salary Trend in Merced, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Merced, CA has a cost of living index of 138.5, which is 38.5% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $72,202 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $143,520 | $103,625 |
| Dentists, General | $130,000 | $93,863 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $125,800 | $90,830 |
| Physical Therapists | $114,400 | $82,599 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $110,000 | $79,422 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.