Metro profile · CBSA 41500
Healthcare wages in Salinas, CA
26 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
5 active disasters in California· Chemical · Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 2-7 FIRE
- BAIN FIRE
- CANYON FIRE
- + 2 more declarations
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-05-25
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
43
Across 26 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Salinas
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
26 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $410,370 | $385,748 | 52 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $384,990 | $361,891 | 48 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $134,910 | $126,815 | 47 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $102,330 | $96,190 | 45 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $61,330 | $57,650 | 45 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $84,850 | $79,759 | 44 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $166,090 | $156,125 | 44 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $80,910 | $76,055 | 44 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $57,180 | $53,749 | 44 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $123,180 | $115,789 | 44 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $127,120 | $119,493 | 44 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $122,770 | $115,404 | 44 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $163,080 | $153,295 | 44 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $170,180 | $159,969 | 44 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $52,940 | $49,764 | 43 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $166,470 | $156,482 | 43 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $56,790 | $53,383 | 43 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $48,870 | $45,938 | 42 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $72,780 | $68,413 | 42 |
| Paramedics | allied | $47,370 | $44,528 | 41 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $185,040 | $173,938 | 41 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $38,810 | $36,481 | 41 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $48,890 | $45,957 | 41 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $34,320 | $32,261 | 39 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $62,770 | $59,004 | 39 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $178,630 | $167,912 | 33 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Salinas
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.