SOC 27-1026 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers — Salinas
Salinas, CA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Salinas, CA comes to $48,630 a year, ahead of the national median of $39,390 by 23.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Salinas, CA comes to $48,630 a year, ahead of the national median of $39,390 by 23.5%. Pay ranges from under $39,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $61,680 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $44,680 to $49,500.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.41 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Vallejo records the highest median at $58,170. Of the 369 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 269th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,500 | +0.3% |
| 25th | $44,680 | +13.4% |
| Median (50th) | $48,630 | +23.5% |
| 75th | $49,500 | +25.7% |
| 90th | $61,680 | +56.6% |
| Mean | $49,550 | +25.8% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vallejo | $58,170 | 120 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $55,960 | 1,290 | |
| 3 | San Jose | $54,530 | 570 | |
| 4 | Los Angeles | $48,900 | 7,430 | |
| 5 | Modesto | $46,950 | 110 | |
| 6 | Santa Rosa | $46,790 | 160 | |
| 7 | Riverside | $46,320 | 1,630 | |
| 8 | San Luis Obispo | $45,840 | 50 | |
| 9 | Visalia | $45,070 | 130 | |
| 10 | Sacramento | $44,780 | 700 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salinas run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $48,630 buys what $43,930 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,930US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,630 a year, 23.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,500 to $61,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Vallejo, at $58,170.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in Salinas, CA?
The median annual wage is $48,630, or $23.38 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 $39,390, so pay in Salinas, CA is 23.5% 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 $61,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,500 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 Vallejo, at $58,170 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 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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