How much does a recreation worker make in Merced?
$36,790a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Merced, CA metro area. That is $17.69 an hour or $3,066 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.69
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,630Median: $36,790Highest 10%: $47,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,630 | $16.65 | |
| 25th | $35,100 | $16.88 | |
| Median | $36,790 | $17.69 | |
| 75th | $46,180 | $22.20 | |
| 90th | $47,220 | $22.70 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| San Jose, CA | $57,580 |
| San Francisco, CA | $46,290 |
| Napa, CA | $42,670 |
| San Diego, CA | $40,380 |
| Yuba City, CA | $40,100 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $40,010 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,990 |
| Oxnard, CA | $38,930 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $38,870 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,820 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $38,790 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $38,340 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,260 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $38,060 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,960 |
| Riverside, CA | $37,850 |
| Modesto, CA | $37,230 |
| Fresno, CA | $37,080 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $37,010 |
| Visalia, CA | $36,630 |
| Hanford, CA | $35,970 |
| Chico, CA | $35,320 |
| Redding, CA | $35,230 |
| El Centro, CA | $34,900 |
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Salaries for every job in Merced, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Merced?
The median hourly pay in the Merced, CA metro area is $17.69 ($36,790 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Merced than the national average?
Yes: $36,790 against $36,560 nationally, 1% more.
How does Merced compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $39,780, so Merced pays 8% less.
Where does Merced rank for recreation worker pay?
89 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Merced?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,220 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.