How much does a coating make in Merced?
$48,890a year
Median yearly pay for coatings in the Merced, CA metro area. That is $23.50 an hour or $4,074 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.50
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 117 of 337
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,180Median: $48,890Highest 10%: $70,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,180 | $19.32 | |
| 25th | $45,170 | $21.72 | |
| Median | $48,890 | $23.50 | |
| 75th | $59,790 | $28.75 | |
| 90th | $70,990 | $34.13 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for coatings.
| Santa Cruz, CA | $61,260 |
| Vallejo, CA | $59,930 |
| San Jose, CA | $58,910 |
| Salinas, CA | $58,390 |
| San Francisco, CA | $58,390 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $58,240 |
| San Diego, CA | $57,780 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $55,810 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $54,870 |
| Redding, CA | $53,330 |
| Sacramento, CA | $51,270 |
| Modesto, CA | $51,020 |
| Stockton, CA | $51,020 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $49,820 |
| Oxnard, CA | $49,390 |
| Fresno, CA | $48,660 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,320 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $48,010 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,630 |
Related jobs in Merced
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $78,490 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $76,790 |
| Production Worker | $63,550 |
| Separating | $61,920 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $57,250 |
| Printing Press Operator | $50,640 |
| Welder | $50,340 |
| Inspector | $49,940 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $47,640 |
| Cleaning | $47,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a coating make an hour in Merced?
The median hourly pay in the Merced, CA metro area is $23.50 ($48,890 a year).
Do coatings make more in Merced than the national average?
Yes: $48,890 against $48,250 nationally, 1% more.
How does Merced compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $52,950, so Merced pays 8% less.
Where does Merced rank for coating pay?
117 of 337 metro areas with data.
How much does a coating make starting out in Merced?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,990 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.