Parts Salespersons Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $40,440 +8% vs national
Median hourly $19.44
10th percentile $35,750
90th percentile $61,350
Employed locally 330
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,750
    25th
    $36,250
    50th (median)
    $40,440
    75th
    $49,270
    90th
    $61,350

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 43% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,040
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $46,980
    Lancaster, PA $45,890
    Vallejo, CA $45,570
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $45,460

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$36,470
    Retail Salespersons$36,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51,020
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$82,500
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$59,990
    Counter and Rental Clerks$41,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Salinas, CA is $19.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.78 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Salinas, CA is 8% above the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in Salinas?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $35,750 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,250.