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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $139K | $66.94/hr |
| 22 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $139K | $66.63/hr |
| 23 | Software Developers | Technology | $135K | $64.98/hr |
| 24 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $135K | $64.86/hr |
| 25 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $133K | $64.11/hr |
| 26 | Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | Arts & Media | $133K | $63.91/hr |
| 27 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $133K | $63.73/hr |
| 28 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $132K | $63.69/hr |
| 29 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $132K | $63.33/hr |
| 30 | Managers, All Other | Management | $131K | $63.01/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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