Salaries in Salinas, CA metro area
Typical pay for 369 jobs in the Salinas, CA metro area. The median for all workers is $47,380 a year ($22.78 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$47,380
Median hourly
$22.78
Workers
186,430
vs U.S. median
-7%
Highest paying jobs in Salinas, CA
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physician | $410,370 | 320 |
| Physicians, All Other | $384,990 | 250 |
| Chief Executive | $226,270 | 220 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $187,730 | 70 |
| Dentists, General | $185,040 | 170 |
| Psychiatrist | $178,630 | 40 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $171,290 | 40 |
| Physician Assistant | $170,180 | 130 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $167,160 | 200 |
| Lawyer | $166,940 | 380 |
| Pharmacist | $166,470 | 260 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,090 | 140 |
| Veterinarian | $163,080 | 120 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $161,590 | 350 |
| Purchasing Manager | $158,550 | 30 |
Most common jobs in Salinas, CA
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 26,830 | $36,700 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 6,740 | $34,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,180 | $43,260 |
| Retail Salesperson | 4,110 | $37,970 |
| Cashier | 4,020 | $37,080 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,890 | $39,110 |
| Registered Nurse | 3,180 | $134,910 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,100 | $35,540 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,790 | $48,340 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 2,700 | $35,480 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,600 | $105,680 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 2,290 | $48,030 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 2,280 | $100,220 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 2,170 | $113,360 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,140 | $53,390 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in California.
All 369 jobs by category
Management Occupations (28)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (22)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (10)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (11)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (17)Community and Social Service Occupations (14)Legal Occupations (3)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (16)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (12)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (27)Healthcare Support Occupations (12)Protective Service Occupations (11)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (16)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (9)Personal Care and Service Occupations (17)Sales and Related Occupations (14)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (37)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (7)Construction and Extraction Occupations (22)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (18)Production Occupations (26)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (20)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $83,810 | $40.29 | 1,050 |
| Budget Analyst | $103,970 | $49.99 | 50 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $86,590 | $41.63 | 960 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $80,500 | $38.70 | 350 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $101,900 | $48.99 | 150 |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $90,450 | $43.48 | 60 |
| Compliance Officer | $91,210 | $43.85 | 250 |
| Cost Estimator | $80,210 | $38.56 | 150 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $104,780 | $50.38 | 90 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $76,380 | $36.72 | 110 |
| Fundraiser | $73,320 | $35.25 | 130 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $80,100 | $38.51 | 630 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $100,810 | $48.47 | 50 |
| Loan Officer | $95,640 | $45.98 | 140 |
| Logistician | $82,820 | $39.82 | 140 |
| Management Analyst | $102,640 | $49.35 | 720 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $70,440 | $33.86 | 540 |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | $65,460 | $31.47 | 200 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $104,430 | $50.21 | 110 |
| Project Management Specialist | $102,400 | $49.23 | 490 |
| Tax Preparer | $63,060 | $30.32 | 90 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $66,030 | $31.74 | 290 |
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $132,480 | $63.69 | 40 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $76,230 | $36.65 | 60 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $131,730 | $63.33 | 500 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $108,900 | $52.36 | 200 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $73,540 | $35.36 | 340 |
| Data Scientist | $99,850 | $48.01 | 90 |
| Database Administrator | $83,970 | $40.37 | 40 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $98,340 | $47.28 | 150 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $97,410 | $46.83 | 40 |
| Software Developer | $135,160 | $64.98 | 290 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $99,600 | $47.89 | 60 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $66,470 | $31.96 | 80 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $81,230 | $39.06 | 40 |
| Civil Engineer | $122,160 | $58.73 | 250 |
| Electrical Engineer | $126,460 | $60.80 | 50 |
| Engineers, All Other | $98,950 | $47.57 | 90 |
| Environmental Engineer | $126,670 | $60.90 | 30 |
| Industrial Engineer | $95,100 | $45.72 | 60 |
| Landscape Architect | $63,520 | $30.54 | 40 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $132,560 | $63.73 | 70 |
| Surveyor | $101,120 | $48.62 | 40 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Technician | $53,510 | $25.73 | 50 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $104,540 | $50.26 | 50 |
| Biological Technician | $59,320 | $28.52 | 40 |
| Chemical Technician | $54,220 | $26.07 | 30 |
| Chemist | $95,080 | $45.71 | 30 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $98,430 | $47.32 | 90 |
| Conservation Scientist | $77,020 | $37.03 | 50 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $101,560 | $48.83 | 90 |
| Food Science Technician | $52,870 | $25.42 | 50 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $90,080 | $43.31 | 30 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $59,920 | $28.81 | 120 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $63,510 | $30.53 | 40 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $138,590 | $66.63 | 100 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $99,770 | $47.97 | 120 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $115,910 | $55.73 | 30 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $125,300 | $60.24 | 100 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $84,900 | $40.82 | 50 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $62,520 | $30.06 | 450 |
| Clergy | $73,770 | $35.46 | 60 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $51,150 | $24.59 | 150 |
| Community Health Worker | $56,810 | $27.31 | 90 |
| Counselors, All Other | $48,200 | $23.17 | 230 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $100,360 | $48.25 | 400 |
| Health Education Specialist | $62,760 | $30.18 | 130 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $92,540 | $44.49 | 140 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $65,930 | $31.70 | 140 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $97,200 | $46.73 | 100 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $36,310 | $17.46 | 170 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $50,630 | $24.34 | 550 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $62,330 | $29.97 | 70 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $73,940 | $35.55 | 620 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $166,940 | $80.26 | 380 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $85,360 | $41.04 | n/a |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $63,950 | $30.74 | 230 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,960 | $37.00 | 130 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $64,660 | $31.09 | 390 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $100,220 | — | 2,280 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $94,850 | $45.60 | 240 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $76,080 | $36.58 | 150 |
| Library Technician | $53,460 | $25.70 | 80 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $47,280 | $22.73 | 600 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $101,590 | — | 1,200 |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $49,920 | $24.00 | 470 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $112,900 | — | 200 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $100,840 | — | 40 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $100,450 | — | 150 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $63,970 | $30.76 | 1,220 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $113,360 | — | 2,170 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $48,030 | — | 2,290 |
| Tutor | $39,800 | $19.14 | 330 |
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio and Video Technicians | $60,390 | $29.03 | 100 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $54,940 | — | 210 |
| Editor | $63,680 | $30.61 | 50 |
| Floral Designer | $49,220 | $23.66 | 40 |
| Graphic Designer | $66,940 | $32.18 | 80 |
| Interior Designer | $70,630 | $33.96 | 60 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $62,720 | $30.16 | 560 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | $132,930 | $63.91 | 40 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $48,630 | $23.38 | 80 |
| Producers and Directors | $87,900 | $42.26 | 100 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $78,960 | $37.96 | 190 |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $40,880 | — | 50 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $56,790 | $27.30 | 570 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $54,310 | $26.11 | 120 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,320 | $16.50 | 6,740 |
| Massage Therapist | $61,400 | $29.52 | 240 |
| Medical Assistant | $48,890 | $23.50 | 1,080 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $60,490 | $29.08 | 70 |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,870 | $23.50 | 1,070 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $38,050 | $18.29 | 110 |
| Phlebotomist | $52,940 | $25.45 | 110 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $38,810 | $18.66 | 60 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $84,850 | $40.80 | 70 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $46,990 | $22.59 | 160 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $109,620 | $52.70 | 1,510 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $105,990 | $50.96 | 50 |
| Firefighter | $81,070 | $38.98 | 760 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $107,830 | $51.84 | 220 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $153,930 | $74.00 | 150 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $34,620 | $16.64 | 250 |
| Parking Enforcement Worker | $62,850 | $30.22 | 30 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $118,220 | $56.84 | 930 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $37,050 | $17.81 | 350 |
| Security Guard | $38,700 | $18.61 | 1,520 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $78,940 | $37.95 | 40 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $36,350 | $17.48 | 830 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $72,440 | $34.83 | 360 |
| Cooks, All Other | $39,640 | $19.06 | 70 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $43,120 | $20.73 | 1,100 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $46,820 | $22.51 | 350 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $44,930 | $21.60 | 1,910 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $40,550 | $19.49 | 260 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $35,600 | $17.11 | 1,170 |
| Dishwasher | $37,350 | $17.96 | 970 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $43,260 | $20.80 | 4,180 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $48,220 | $23.18 | 1,450 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $36,440 | $17.52 | 330 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $38,480 | $18.50 | 1,180 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $38,660 | $18.59 | 400 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $36,380 | $17.49 | 610 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $35,540 | $17.09 | 3,100 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Cleaning Workers, All Other | $48,530 | $23.33 | 40 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $58,200 | $27.98 | 310 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $78,730 | $37.85 | 230 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $43,570 | $20.95 | 1,890 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $46,550 | $22.38 | 1,590 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $38,810 | $18.66 | 1,890 |
| Pest Control Worker | $47,860 | $23.01 | 130 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $41,540 | $19.97 | 220 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $60,070 | $28.88 | 80 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $36,290 | $17.45 | 520 |
| Animal Caretaker | $37,960 | $18.25 | 240 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $38,000 | $18.27 | 50 |
| Childcare Worker | $39,520 | $19.00 | 530 |
| Concierge | $43,210 | $20.78 | 70 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $59,910 | $28.80 | 330 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $57,060 | $27.44 | 160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $57,360 | $27.58 | 90 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $37,970 | $18.25 | 170 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $54,880 | $26.38 | 50 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $36,630 | $17.61 | 250 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $50,910 | $24.47 | 50 |
| Recreation Worker | $38,260 | $18.39 | 550 |
| Residential Advisor | $49,580 | $23.84 | 30 |
| Skincare Specialist | $50,640 | $24.35 | 90 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $46,130 | $22.18 | 120 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $36,390 | $17.50 | 160 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashier | $37,080 | $17.83 | 4,020 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $42,880 | $20.62 | 680 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $44,600 | $21.44 | 190 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $78,790 | $37.88 | 150 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $55,380 | $26.63 | 1,190 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $70,220 | $33.76 | 240 |
| Parts Salesperson | $44,350 | $21.32 | 340 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $61,900 | $29.76 | 150 |
| Retail Salesperson | $37,970 | $18.26 | 4,110 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $55,430 | $26.65 | 170 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $53,140 | $25.55 | 830 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $80,510 | $38.71 | 930 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $91,850 | $44.16 | 50 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $74,550 | $35.84 | 330 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $38,740 | $18.63 | 680 |
| Agricultural Workers, All Other | $38,450 | $18.49 | 40 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $36,700 | $17.64 | 26,830 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $62,540 | $30.07 | 70 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $62,030 | $29.82 | 1,240 |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | $43,680 | $21.00 | 50 |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $37,340 | $17.95 | 520 |