Financial and Investment Analysts Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $107,570 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $51.72
10th percentile $76,630
90th percentile $209,900
Employed locally 90
National median $101,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,630
    25th
    $84,460
    50th (median)
    $107,570
    75th
    $127,620
    90th
    $209,900

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial and Investment Analysts salary vs area income 114% Median Financial and Investment Analysts salary is 14% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial and Investment Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Wyoming $213,940
    Cheyenne, WY $158,400
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $149,480
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $146,540

    Nearby metros — Financial and Investment Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,470
    California $111,100
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $110,450
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $104,610
    Vallejo, CA $104,400

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$82,100
    Accountants and Auditors$84,860
    Management Analysts$95,270
    Human Resources Specialists$79,240
    Project Management Specialists$101,510
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$68,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial and Investment Analysts make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in Salinas, CA is $51.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.42 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Financial and Investment Analysts salaries?

    The median Financial and Investment Analysts salary in Salinas, CA is 6.1% above the national median of $101,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial and Investment Analysts in Salinas?

    Entry-level Financial and Investment Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $76,630 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,460.