May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Salinas
Salinas, CA
369 occupations
Across 369 occupations with published wages in Salinas, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $410,370 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Salinas
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $410,370 | 320 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $384,990 | 250 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $226,270 | 220 | |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $187,730 | 70 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $185,040 | 170 | |
| 6 | Psychiatrists | $178,630 | 40 | |
| 7 | Natural Sciences Managers | $171,290 | 40 | |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | $170,180 | 130 | |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $167,160 | 200 | |
| 10 | Lawyers | $166,940 | 380 | |
| 11 | Pharmacists | $166,470 | 260 | |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | $166,090 | 140 | |
| 13 | Veterinarians | $163,080 | 120 | |
| 14 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $161,590 | 350 | |
| 15 | Purchasing Managers | $158,550 | 30 | |
| 16 | Marketing Managers | $155,940 | 130 | |
| 17 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $153,930 | 150 | |
| 18 | Financial Managers | $153,370 | 450 | |
| 19 | Human Resources Managers | $150,390 | 150 | |
| 20 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $140,610 | 510 | |
| 21 | Fundraising Managers | $139,240 | 60 | |
| 22 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $138,590 | 100 | |
| 23 | Software Developers | $135,160 | 290 | |
| 24 | Registered Nurses | $134,910 | 3,180 | |
| 25 | Optometrists | $133,350 | 60 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Salespersons | 4,110 | $37,970 |
| Cashiers | 4,020 | $37,080 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,890 | $39,110 |
| Registered Nurses | 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 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,320 | 6,740 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $34,620 | 250 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $35,480 | 2,700 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $35,540 | 3,100 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $35,600 | 1,170 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $36,290 | 520 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $36,310 | 170 |
| Bartenders | $36,350 | 830 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $36,380 | 610 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $36,390 | 160 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.