How much does a hotel make in Merced?
$35,950a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in the Merced, CA metro area. That is $17.28 an hour or $2,996 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.28
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,640Median: $35,950Highest 10%: $43,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,640 | $16.65 | |
| 25th | $35,020 | $16.84 | |
| Median | $35,950 | $17.28 | |
| 75th | $36,920 | $17.75 | |
| 90th | $43,590 | $20.96 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for hotels.
| San Jose, CA | $45,230 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,670 |
| Napa, CA | $43,950 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $39,620 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $39,560 |
| San Diego, CA | $39,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,540 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,320 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,220 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $38,200 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $37,860 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $37,460 |
| Hanford, CA | $37,330 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,250 |
| Oxnard, CA | $37,080 |
| Riverside, CA | $37,030 |
| Modesto, CA | $36,620 |
| Yuba City, CA | $36,450 |
| El Centro, CA | $36,230 |
| Visalia, CA | $36,090 |
| Chico, CA | $36,020 |
| Fresno, CA | $35,950 |
| Redding, CA | $35,790 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $35,630 |
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Salaries for every job in Merced, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in Merced?
The median hourly pay in the Merced, CA metro area is $17.28 ($35,950 a year).
Do hotels make more in Merced than the national average?
Yes: $35,950 against $35,070 nationally, 3% more.
How does Merced compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $39,360, so Merced pays 9% less.
Where does Merced rank for hotel pay?
78 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a hotel make starting out in Merced?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,590 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.