Production Workers, All Other Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $38,060 -2% vs national
Median hourly $18.30
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $45,370
Employed locally 330
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $35,870
    50th (median)
    $38,060
    75th
    $43,510
    90th
    $45,370

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Production Workers, All Other salary vs area income 40% Median Production Workers, All Other salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Production Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $107,100
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,420
    Decatur, IL $72,610
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $68,640
    Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $62,280
    Paducah, KY-IL $61,110

    Nearby metros — Production Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Decatur, IL $72,610
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $68,640
    Paducah, KY-IL $61,110
    Merced, CA $60,550
    Modesto, CA $56,750
    Napa, CA $48,210

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,060
    Bakers $40,160
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,760
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $37,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Production Workers, All Other in Salinas, CA is $18.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Production Workers, All Other salary in Salinas, CA is 2% below the national median of $38,820. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Production Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,870.