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Salaries in Salinas, CA

Browse salary data for 376 occupations in the Salinas, CA area. The average median salary across all occupations is $72,070.

Occupations

376

Avg Median Salary

$72,070

Highest Paying

$225,300

Area Type

metro

Highest Paying Jobs in Salinas, CA

All Occupations in Salinas, CA

Sorted by median salary (highest first)

OccupationMedian SalaryEmployed
Psychiatrists$225,30040
Chief Executives$221,090240
Physicians, All Other$198,060140
Dentists, General$175,900160
Pharmacists$169,050260
Veterinarians$168,33090
Nurse Practitioners$168,270140
Lawyers$167,700390
Architectural and Engineering Managers$166,43070
Computer and Information Systems Managers$163,890210
Physician Assistants$163,700170
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$159,590450
Financial Managers$158,740440
Natural Sciences Managers$157,16040
Optometrists$149,51030
Human Resources Managers$148,460140
Purchasing Managers$143,84050
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$141,730140
Mechanical Engineers$141,42060
Public Relations Managers$138,10040
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$136,320400
Registered Nurses$135,0803,060
Software Developers$134,300280
Marketing Managers$132,950130
Medical and Health Services Managers$131,470480
Managers, All Other$131,420360
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$129,88040
Fundraising Managers$129,10050
School Psychologists$126,730110
Computer Occupations, All Other$126,280500
Industrial Production Managers$125,990190
Environmental Engineers$124,18030
Speech-Language Pathologists$124,050150
Physical Therapists$123,960190
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$122,82090
Engineers, All Other$122,54090
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$122,290780
Dental Hygienists$122,050170
Administrative Services Managers$120,500260
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$118,78080
Personal Financial Advisors$118,440120
Construction Managers$118,080190
Education Administrators, All Other$116,05090
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$115,210N/A
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$115,01060
Civil Engineers$112,510250
Occupational Therapists$112,380110
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$110,7602,240
General and Operations Managers$110,6102,350
Electrical Engineers$109,77050
Computer Systems Analysts$109,100240
Facilities Managers$108,420190
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$107,98050
Financial and Investment Analysts$107,57090
Correctional Officers and Jailers$106,4901,490
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$106,280180
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$105,960180
Instructional Coordinators$105,430240
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$105,350130
Biological Scientists, All Other$104,75050
Urban and Regional Planners$104,290110
Computer Network Architects$101,74050
Database Administrators$101,71050
Project Management Specialists$101,510430
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$101,3001,730
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$101,100130
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$100,980150
Sales Managers$99,590730
Labor Relations Specialists$99,44050
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$99,32080
Budget Analysts$99,32040
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$99,150150
Sheet Metal Workers$99,11050
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$98,60060
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$98,550100
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$98,3201,300
Special Education Teachers, All Other$98,290170
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$98,02030
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$97,790500
Soil and Plant Scientists$97,76040
Dietitians and Nutritionists$97,08070
Healthcare Social Workers$96,840130
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$96,450110
Data Scientists$96,44050
Loan Officers$95,960150
Computer Programmers$95,92040
Management Analysts$95,270600
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$95,100110
Construction and Building Inspectors$93,31080
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$92,300510
Commercial Pilots$91,78050
Compliance Officers$91,360230
Industrial Engineers$91,16050
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$90,610140
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$90,430500
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$89,760100
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$88,71050
Real Estate Brokers$85,700N/A
Accountants and Auditors$84,8601,050
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$84,34090
Physical Therapist Assistants$84,21050
Fundraisers$84,080150
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$82,710350
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$82,5001,040
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$82,480100
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$82,1001,120
Social Workers, All Other$82,01070
Surgical Technologists$80,890150
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$80,850170
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$80,600630
Social and Community Service Managers$80,310290
Operations Research Analysts$80,27030
Logisticians$80,250140
Interpreters and Translators$80,120760
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$80,10040
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$80,000120
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$79,850330
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,660520
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$79,56050
Firefighters$79,310590
Human Resources Specialists$79,240600
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$79,030290
Paramedics$79,00080
Food Service Managers$78,790380
Cost Estimators$78,640180
Financial Specialists, All Other$78,46090
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78,40040
Electricians$77,890450
Glaziers$77,35050
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$77,150110
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$77,030140
Computer Network Support Specialists$76,59090
Legal Support Workers, All Other$76,520N/A
Public Relations Specialists$76,320140
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$76,08090
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$75,800190
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$75,190240
Clergy$75,09090
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$74,69070
Transportation Security Screeners$74,63040
Carpenters$74,2701,210
Writers and Authors$73,86030
Interior Designers$73,78050
Lodging Managers$73,620140
Chefs and Head Cooks$73,260340
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$72,810340
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$71,8601,300
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71,550370
Conservation Scientists$71,05050
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$70,780370
Plasterers and Stucco Masons$70,03070
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$69,910320
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$69,560170
Computer User Support Specialists$69,510370
Producers and Directors$69,12080
Editors$69,09040
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$68,800230
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,770540
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$68,520360
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$67,850220
Highway Maintenance Workers$67,760130
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$67,56080
Training and Development Specialists$67,400280
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$67,260240
Graphic Designers$66,97080
Personal Service Managers, All Other$65,67030
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$65,550150
Postal Service Clerks$65,52080
Architectural and Civil Drafters$64,69080
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$64,580380
Marriage and Family Therapists$64,230140
Forest and Conservation Technicians$64,020120
Real Estate Sales Agents$63,890N/A
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$63,79090
Web and Digital Interface Designers$63,70060
Procurement Clerks$63,44070
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63,230210
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$63,08030
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$62,82070
Solar Photovoltaic Installers$62,650N/A
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$62,59050
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$62,580170
Bus Drivers, School$62,530130
Counselors, All Other$62,400130
Roofers$62,370250
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$62,260620
Advertising Sales Agents$62,05030
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$61,720370
Postal Service Mail Carriers$61,480280
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$61,39040
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors$61,350640
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,130130
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$61,01070
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$61,000160
Health Education Specialists$60,980N/A
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$60,780160
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$60,740350
Medical Equipment Preparers$60,64090
Tile and Stone Setters$60,140100
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$60,060190
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$59,990820
Massage Therapists$59,630220
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$59,61060
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$59,360380
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$59,29030
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$59,24070
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$59,1801,220
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,160610
Insurance Sales Agents$58,970190
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$58,61040
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58,4101,440
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$58,39070
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58,100220
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$58,060310
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$57,420250
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$57,420170
Legislators$57,39050
Construction Laborers$57,350780
Audio and Video Technicians$57,31080
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$57,25040
Library Technicians$57,19090
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$57,190100
Agricultural Technicians$56,85050
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$56,820500
Phlebotomists$56,650110
Community Health Workers$56,06080
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$55,990120
Word Processors and Typists$55,83040
Opticians, Dispensing$55,70060
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$55,68040
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$55,120250
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$54,85040
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54,2302,160
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$54,16050
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,940160
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$53,8701,630
Bill and Account Collectors$53,65060
Residential Advisors$53,59050
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$53,26050
Self-Enrichment Teachers$53,090380
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$52,830380
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52,650200
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$52,33050
Dental Assistants$51,940510
Biological Technicians$51,50060
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$51,380160
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51,0201,220
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$50,870170
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,86050
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$50,850280
Social and Human Service Assistants$50,790540
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50,780200
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$50,76090
Medical Records Specialists$50,640200
Coaches and Scouts$50,600230
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50,430980
Emergency Medical Technicians$50,080140
Billing and Posting Clerks$50,000390
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,9801,570
Order Clerks$49,37040
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,05030
File Clerks$48,98070
Pharmacy Technicians$48,870410
Office Clerks, General$48,5502,760
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48,310170
Food Science Technicians$47,90060
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$47,59050
Medical Assistants$47,5301,000
Nursing Assistants$47,500970
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47,4601,500
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$47,370220
Helpers--Production Workers$47,320130
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$47,25090
Machinists$46,900110
Floral Designers$46,80050
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$46,760350
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46,630370
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$46,550420
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$46,480120
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$46,4101,940
Pest Control Workers$46,160150
Light Truck Drivers$45,830700
Customer Service Representatives$45,760910
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$45,740140
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,700100
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$45,64040
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$45,430330
Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers$45,32080
Rehabilitation Counselors$45,24090
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$45,140N/A
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$45,0201,600
Skincare Specialists$44,970100
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,870700
Tellers$44,610230
Driver/Sales Workers$44,540330
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,5301,110
Tax Preparers$44,53070
Cooks, Restaurant$44,4902,060
Data Entry Keyers$44,41080
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$44,040N/A
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$44,010170
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$43,930160
Forest and Conservation Workers$43,68030
Security Guards$43,2801,350
Library Assistants, Clerical$43,220150
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,060500
Butchers and Meat Cutters$42,540220
Receptionists and Information Clerks$42,460630
Tire Repairers and Changers$42,380120
Concierges$42,32070
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$42,2501,330
Tour and Travel Guides$41,510120
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$41,360N/A
Counter and Rental Clerks$41,290600
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$41,180370
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$40,72040
Agricultural Equipment Operators$40,600730
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$40,49030
Parts Salespersons$40,440330
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$40,340140
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$40,190100
Bakers$40,160450
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39,4802,010
Museum Technicians and Conservators$39,05040
Protective Service Workers, All Other$38,860290
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38,7901,920
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,760420
Food Preparation Workers$38,670950
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$38,660850
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$38,65060
Stockers and Order Fillers$38,6001,890
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38,330180
Agricultural Workers, All Other$38,32070
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$38,12030
Cooks, All Other$38,080N/A
Production Workers, All Other$38,060330
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$38,000350
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37,960830
Cooks, Fast Food$37,9601,040
Cooks, Short Order$37,930320
Animal Caretakers$37,920280
Pharmacy Aides$37,91060
Food Batchmakers$37,790180
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37,730280
Material Moving Workers, All Other$37,73050
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$37,720130
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$37,690600
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$37,600190
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$37,57080
Childcare Workers$37,540490
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$37,47050
Fast Food and Counter Workers$37,4404,400
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$37,38028,120
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36,98050
Retail Salespersons$36,9703,560
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$36,940260
Dishwashers$36,910960
Couriers and Messengers$36,82050
Physical Therapist Aides$36,74070
Parking Attendants$36,610120
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$36,590650
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,5104,300
Cashiers$36,4703,990
Recreation Workers$36,370440
Food Processing Workers, All Other$35,890130
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$35,850120
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$35,770370
Bartenders$35,570850
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$35,540580
Manicurists and Pedicurists$35,530210
Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,5202,450
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$35,48070
Waiters and Waitresses$35,3903,460
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$35,3601,020
Tutors$34,810360
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,5806,410