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.
$125K
Avg. median salary
109.04
Cost of living index
$2,684
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Salinas
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $122K | $58.73/hr |
| 42 | Construction Managers | Management | $120K | $57.9/hr |
| 43 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $118K | $56.84/hr |
| 44 | Soil and Plant Scientists | Science | $116K | $55.73/hr |
| 45 | Teachers and Instructors, All Other | Education | $113K | N/A |
| 46 | Special Education Teachers, All Other | Education | $113K | N/A |
| 47 | Facilities Managers | Management | $112K | $53.61/hr |
| 48 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $110K | $52.91/hr |
| 49 | Correctional Officers and Jailers | Public Safety | $110K | $52.7/hr |
| 50 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $109K | $52.36/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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