Food Preparation Workers Salary in Merced, CA

Median Salary

$38,980

per year

Hourly Rate

$18.74

per hour

Employment

460

in Merced, CA

vs. National Avg

+10.4%

National: $35,320

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,320, Merced, CA pays 10.4% MORE for Food Preparation Workers positions.

Salary Distribution in Merced, CA

10th

$34,320

25th

$34,900

Median

$38,980

75th

$42,910

90th

$47,110

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).