How much does a childcare worker make in Merced?
$36,590a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Merced, CA metro area. That is $17.59 an hour or $3,049 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.59
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $36,590Highest 10%: $47,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $34,540 | $16.61 | |
| Median | $36,590 | $17.59 | |
| 75th | $43,280 | $20.81 | |
| 90th | $47,880 | $23.02 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| San Jose, CA | $45,720 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,540 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $42,860 |
| Modesto, CA | $41,920 |
| Napa, CA | $41,570 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $41,260 |
| Riverside, CA | $40,210 |
| Stockton, CA | $40,010 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $39,890 |
| San Diego, CA | $39,800 |
| Salinas, CA | $39,520 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,850 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,390 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $38,390 |
| Oxnard, CA | $38,340 |
| El Centro, CA | $38,220 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $38,050 |
| Redding, CA | $37,820 |
| Yuba City, CA | $37,550 |
| Visalia, CA | $37,190 |
| Hanford, CA | $36,890 |
| Chico, CA | $36,660 |
| Fresno, CA | $36,480 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $36,190 |
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Salaries for every job in Merced, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Merced?
The median hourly pay in the Merced, CA metro area is $17.59 ($36,590 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Merced than the national average?
Yes: $36,590 against $34,980 nationally, 5% more.
How does Merced compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $40,020, so Merced pays 9% less.
Where does Merced rank for childcare worker pay?
60 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Merced?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,880 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.