Financial Managers Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $158,740 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $76.32
10th percentile $88,300
90th percentile —
Employed locally 440
National median $161,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,300
    25th
    $120,550
    50th (median)
    $158,740
    75th
    $204,280

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Managers salary vs area income 168% Median Financial Managers salary is 68% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $218,920
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $216,520
    New York $215,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $211,730
    New Jersey $188,750
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $188,490

    Nearby metros — Financial Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $218,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $211,730
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $188,490
    California $174,920
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $171,920
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $168,300

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$110,610
    Sales Managers$99,590
    Medical and Health Services Managers$131,470
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$159,590
    Food Service Managers$78,790
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$61,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Managers make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Managers in Salinas, CA is $76.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $123.71 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Financial Managers salaries?

    The median Financial Managers salary in Salinas, CA is 1.8% below the national median of $161,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial Managers in Salinas?

    Entry-level Financial Managers (10th percentile) earn around $88,300 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $120,550.