Top Paying Jobs in Salinas, CA
Salinas, CA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 30,400 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Family Medicine Physicians ($410,370), Physicians, All Other ($384,990), Chief Executives ($226,270). The cost of living index is 109.04 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $2,684/month.
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Avg. median salary
109.04
Cost of living index
$2,684
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Highest paying careers in Salinas
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $410K | $197.29/hr |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $385K | $185.09/hr |
| 3 | Chief Executives | Management | $226K | $108.78/hr |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $188K | $90.25/hr |
| 5 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $185K | $88.96/hr |
| 6 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $179K | $85.88/hr |
| 7 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $171K | $82.35/hr |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $170K | $81.82/hr |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $167K | $80.36/hr |
| 10 | Lawyers | Legal | $167K | $80.26/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Salinas
Cost of living vs. national average+9.0% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$2,684/mo
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