Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Salinas
369 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Salinas belongs to Home Health and Personal Care Aides, at $34,320 per year. The highest is $410,370.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,320 | 6,740 | |
| 2 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $34,620 | 250 | |
| 3 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $35,480 | 2,700 | |
| 4 | Waiters and Waitresses | $35,540 | 3,100 | |
| 5 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $35,600 | 1,170 | |
| 6 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $36,290 | 520 | |
| 7 | Rehabilitation Counselors | $36,310 | 170 | |
| 8 | Bartenders | $36,350 | 830 | |
| 9 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $36,380 | 610 | |
| 10 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $36,390 | 160 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $410,370 | 320 |
| Physicians, All Other | $384,990 | 250 |
| Chief Executives | $226,270 | 220 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $187,730 | 70 |
| Dentists, General | $185,040 | 170 |
| Psychiatrists | $178,630 | 40 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $171,290 | 40 |
| Physician Assistants | $170,180 | 130 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $167,160 | 200 |
| Lawyers | $166,940 | 380 |
| Pharmacists | $166,470 | 260 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $166,090 | 140 |
| Veterinarians | $163,080 | 120 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $161,590 | 350 |
| Purchasing Managers | $158,550 | 30 |
| Marketing Managers | $155,940 | 130 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $153,930 | 150 |
| Financial Managers | $153,370 | 450 |
| Human Resources Managers | $150,390 | 150 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $140,610 | 510 |
| Fundraising Managers | $139,240 | 60 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $138,590 | 100 |
| Software Developers | $135,160 | 290 |
| Registered Nurses | $134,910 | 3,180 |
| Optometrists | $133,350 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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