Salinas, CA Salaries
Occupation wages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024)
Occupations Tracked
35
with wage data
Avg. Median Salary
$159,856
across occupations
Top Salary
$225,300
Psychiatrists
Highest Paying Jobs in Salinas, CA
| # | Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychiatrists | $225,300 |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $221,090 |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | $198,060 |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $175,900 |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $169,050 |
| 6 | Veterinarians | $168,330 |
| 7 | Nurse Practitioners | $168,270 |
| 8 | Lawyers | $167,700 |
| 9 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $166,430 |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $163,890 |
| 11 | Physician Assistants | $163,700 |
| 12 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $159,590 |
| 13 | Financial Managers | $158,740 |
| 14 | Natural Sciences Managers | $157,160 |
| 15 | Optometrists | $149,510 |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | $148,460 |
| 17 | Purchasing Managers | $143,840 |
| 18 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $141,730 |
| 19 | Mechanical Engineers | $141,420 |
| 20 | Public Relations Managers | $138,100 |
| 21 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $136,320 |
| 22 | Registered Nurses | $135,080 |
| 23 | Software Developers | $134,300 |
| 24 | Marketing Managers | $132,950 |
| 25 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $131,470 |
Lowest Paying Jobs in Salinas, CA
| Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $33,580 |
| Tutors | $34,810 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $35,360 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $35,390 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $35,480 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $35,520 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $35,530 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $35,540 |
| Bartenders | $35,570 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $35,770 |