SOC 35-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — Salinas
Salinas, CA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Salinas, CA comes to $48,220 a year, ahead of the national median of $44,080 by 9.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Salinas, CA comes to $48,220 a year, ahead of the national median of $44,080 by 9.4%. Pay ranges from under $40,020 at the tenth percentile to more than $76,360 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $44,970 to $61,950.
Employment stands at 1,450, or 7.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, San Jose records the highest median at $55,520. Of the 369 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 272nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,020 | −9.2% |
| 25th | $44,970 | +2.0% |
| Median (50th) | $48,220 | +9.4% |
| 75th | $61,950 | +40.5% |
| 90th | $76,360 | +73.2% |
| Mean | $55,210 | +25.2% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $55,520 | 6,390 | |
| 2 | Santa Rosa | $52,380 | 1,470 | |
| 3 | San Francisco | $51,520 | 14,790 | |
| 4 | Napa | $51,320 | 700 | |
| 5 | San Luis Obispo | $48,320 | 1,230 | |
| 6 | Santa Cruz | $48,220 | 960 | |
| 7 | Vallejo | $48,170 | 1,340 | |
| 8 | Santa Maria | $47,320 | 1,810 | |
| 9 | San Diego | $46,980 | 12,920 | |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $46,970 | 41,640 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salinas run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $48,220 buys what $43,559 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,559US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,220 a year, 9.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,020 to $76,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,450 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $55,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Salinas, CA?
The median annual wage is $48,220, or $23.18 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $44,080, so pay in Salinas, CA is 9.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Salinas, CA earns more than $76,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,020 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Jose, at $55,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,450 jobs in this occupation in Salinas, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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