Engineers, All Other Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $122,540 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $58.91
10th percentile $63,080
90th percentile $173,440
Employed locally 90
National median $117,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,080
    25th
    $107,220
    50th (median)
    $122,540
    75th
    $137,470
    90th
    $173,440

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineers, All Other salary vs area income 130% Median Engineers, All Other salary is 30% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $163,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    Lexington Park, MD $157,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140

    Nearby metros — Engineers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $142,400
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $132,840
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $130,550
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $129,480

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $112,510
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,690
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,600
    Mechanical Engineers $141,420
    Electrical Engineers $109,770
    Industrial Engineers $91,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Engineers, All Other make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Engineers, All Other in Salinas, CA is $58.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.92 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Engineers, All Other salaries?

    The median Engineers, All Other salary in Salinas, CA is 4.1% above the national median of $117,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Engineers, All Other in Salinas?

    Entry-level Engineers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $63,080 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,220.