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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $103K | $49.35/hr |
| 62 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $103K | N/A |
| 63 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $102K | $49.23/hr |
| 64 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $102K | $49.2/hr |
| 65 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $102K | $48.99/hr |
| 66 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $102K | $48.86/hr |
| 67 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $102K | N/A |
| 68 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $102K | $48.83/hr |
| 69 | Surveyors | Engineering | $101K | $48.62/hr |
| 70 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $101K | $48.54/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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