Highest-paying jobs in Salinas for high school graduates

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#50. Court, municipal, and license clerks

- Median annual wage: $62,580
- Median hourly wage: $30.09
- Total employment: 170 people (0.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Security and fire alarm systems installers

- Median annual wage: $62,590
- Median hourly wage: $30.09
- Total employment: 50 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Solar photovoltaic installers

- Median annual wage: $62,650
- Median hourly wage: $30.12
- Total employment: Not available

#47. Tree trimmers and pruners

- Median annual wage: $62,820
- Median hourly wage: $30.20
- Total employment: 70 people (0.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Maintenance workers, machinery

- Median annual wage: $63,080
- Median hourly wage: $30.33
- Total employment: 30 people (0.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Procurement clerks

- Median annual wage: $63,440
- Median hourly wage: $30.50
- Total employment: 70 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Automotive body and related repairers

- Median annual wage: $63,790
- Median hourly wage: $30.67
- Total employment: 90 people (0.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Real estate sales agents

- Median annual wage: $63,890
- Median hourly wage: $30.72
- Total employment: Not available

#42. Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters

- Median annual wage: $64,580
- Median hourly wage: $31.05
- Total employment: 380 people (2.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Postal service clerks

- Median annual wage: $65,520
- Median hourly wage: $31.50
- Total employment: 80 people (0.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Drywall and ceiling tile installers

- Median annual wage: $65,550
- Median hourly wage: $31.51
- Total employment: 150 people (0.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Personal service managers, all other

- Median annual wage: $65,670
- Median hourly wage: $31.57
- Total employment: 30 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. First-line supervisors of security workers

- Median annual wage: $67,560
- Median hourly wage: $32.48
- Total employment: 80 people (0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Highway maintenance workers

- Median annual wage: $67,760
- Median hourly wage: $32.58
- Total employment: 130 people (0.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists

- Median annual wage: $67,850
- Median hourly wage: $32.62
- Total employment: 220 people (1.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers

- Median annual wage: $68,770
- Median hourly wage: $33.06
- Total employment: 540 people (2.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Cement masons and concrete finishers

- Median annual wage: $68,800
- Median hourly wage: $33.08
- Total employment: 230 people (1.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Bus drivers, transit and intercity

- Median annual wage: $69,560
- Median hourly wage: $33.44
- Total employment: 170 people (0.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Plasterers and stucco masons

- Median annual wage: $70,030
- Median hourly wage: $33.67
- Total employment: 70 people (0.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Industrial machinery mechanics

- Median annual wage: $71,550
- Median hourly wage: $34.40
- Total employment: 370 people (1.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers

- Median annual wage: $71,860
- Median hourly wage: $34.55
- Total employment: 1,300 people (6.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Eligibility interviewers, government programs

- Median annual wage: $72,810
- Median hourly wage: $35.01
- Total employment: 340 people (1.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Chefs and head cooks

- Median annual wage: $73,260
- Median hourly wage: $35.22
- Total employment: 340 people (1.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Lodging managers

- Median annual wage: $73,620
- Median hourly wage: $35.39
- Total employment: 140 people (0.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Carpenters

- Median annual wage: $74,270
- Median hourly wage: $35.71
- Total employment: 1,210 people (6.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Transportation security screeners

- Median annual wage: $74,630
- Median hourly wage: $35.88
- Total employment: 40 people (0.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines

- Median annual wage: $75,190
- Median hourly wage: $36.15
- Total employment: 240 people (1.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. First-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $75,800
- Median hourly wage: $36.44
- Total employment: 190 people (1.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Glaziers

- Median annual wage: $77,350
- Median hourly wage: $37.19
- Total employment: 50 people (0.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Electricians

- Median annual wage: $77,890
- Median hourly wage: $37.45
- Total employment: 450 people (2.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Food service managers

- Median annual wage: $78,790
- Median hourly wage: $37.88
- Total employment: 380 people (2.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators

- Median annual wage: $79,030
- Median hourly wage: $38.00
- Total employment: 290 people (1.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants

- Median annual wage: $79,850
- Median hourly wage: $38.39
- Total employment: 330 people (1.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers

- Median annual wage: $80,850
- Median hourly wage: $38.87
- Total employment: 170 people (0.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products

- Median annual wage: $82,500
- Median hourly wage: $39.66
- Total employment: 1,040 people (5.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Real estate brokers

- Median annual wage: $85,700
- Median hourly wage: $41.20
- Total employment: Not available

#14. Telecommunications line installers and repairers

- Median annual wage: $88,710
- Median hourly wage: $42.65
- Total employment: 50 people (0.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers

- Median annual wage: $90,430
- Median hourly wage: $43.48
- Total employment: 500 people (2.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators

- Median annual wage: $90,610
- Median hourly wage: $43.56
- Total employment: 140 people (0.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

- Median annual wage: $92,300
- Median hourly wage: $44.37
- Total employment: 510 people (2.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Construction and building inspectors

- Median annual wage: $93,310
- Median hourly wage: $44.86
- Total employment: 80 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Sheet metal workers

- Median annual wage: $99,110
- Median hourly wage: $47.65
- Total employment: 50 people (0.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Media and communication equipment workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $99,320
- Median hourly wage: $47.75
- Total employment: 80 people (0.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators

- Median annual wage: $105,350
- Median hourly wage: $50.65
- Total employment: 130 people (0.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Transportation, storage, and distribution managers

- Median annual wage: $105,960
- Median hourly wage: $50.94
- Total employment: 180 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Correctional officers and jailers

- Median annual wage: $106,490
- Median hourly wage: $51.20
- Total employment: 1,490 people (7.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Police and sheriff's patrol officers

- Median annual wage: $122,290
- Median hourly wage: $58.80
- Total employment: 780 people (4.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers

- Median annual wage: $122,820
- Median hourly wage: $59.05
- Total employment: 90 people (0.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Detectives and criminal investigators

- Median annual wage: $129,880
- Median hourly wage: $62.44
- Total employment: 40 people (0.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. First-line supervisors of police and detectives

- Median annual wage: $141,730
- Median hourly wage: $68.14
- Total employment: 140 people (0.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cu Fleshman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 364 metros.

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