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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Salinas
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $166K | $80.03/hr |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $166K | $79.85/hr |
| 13 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $163K | $78.41/hr |
| 14 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $162K | N/A |
| 15 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $159K | $76.23/hr |
| 16 | Marketing Managers | Management | $156K | $74.97/hr |
| 17 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $154K | $74/hr |
| 18 | Financial Managers | Management | $153K | $73.73/hr |
| 19 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $150K | $72.3/hr |
| 20 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $141K | $67.6/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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