Software Developers Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $134,300 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $64.57
10th percentile $83,960
90th percentile $209,760
Employed locally 280
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,960
    25th
    $103,310
    50th (median)
    $134,300
    75th
    $168,780
    90th
    $209,760

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 142% Median Software Developers salary is 42% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $161,380
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $159,240

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $126,280
    Computer User Support Specialists $69,510
    Computer Systems Analysts $109,100
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $99,150
    Computer Network Support Specialists $76,590
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $63,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Salinas, CA is $64.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.09 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Salinas, CA is 0.9% above the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Salinas?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $83,960 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,310.