The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Merced, CA is $33,420 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,270.
Pay spans roughly $33,280 at the 10th percentile to $48,370 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.07 per hour. An estimated 630 people work as waiters and waitresses in Merced, CA.
| Median (annual) | $33,420 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,270 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.07 |
| 10th percentile | $33,280 |
| 90th percentile | $48,370 |
| Employment | 630 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.