| AVERAGE SALARY BY INDUSTRY | Merced, California | United States |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $22,253 | $24,135 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $36,000 | $62,204 |
| Construction | $33,026 | $35,300 |
| Manufacturing | $28,539 | $42,158 |
| Wholesale Trade | $27,370 | $41,714 |
| Retail Trade | $20,262 | $21,666 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $38,914 | $40,449 |
| Utilities | $51,176 | $62,996 |
| Information | $38,831 | $48,512 |
| Finance and Insurance | $36,558 | $50,584 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $22,798 | $36,265 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $38,611 | $59,897 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $0 | $61,392 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Services | $18,998 | $23,873 |
| Educational Services | $32,972 | $37,346 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $27,014 | $33,234 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $9,328 | $21,042 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $12,029 | $14,790 |
| Other Services | $22,723 | $22,627 |
| Public Administration | $48,168 | $51,719 |