Unemployment Rate
5.7%
Labor Force
227,342
Employed
214,339
Unemployed
13,003
Unemployment Rate Trend
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Top Paying Occupations in Salinas, CA
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $410,370 |
| Physicians, All Other | $384,990 |
| Chief Executives | $226,270 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $187,730 |
| Dentists, General | $185,040 |
| Psychiatrists | $178,630 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $171,290 |
| Physician Assistants | $170,180 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $167,160 |
| Lawyers | $166,940 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.