How much does a substance abuse make in Salinas?
$73,940a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Salinas, CA metro area. That is $35.55 an hour or $6,162 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.55
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,430Median: $73,940Highest 10%: $107,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,430 | $21.84 | |
| 25th | $49,400 | $23.75 | |
| Median | $73,940 | $35.55 | |
| 75th | $90,860 | $43.68 | |
| 90th | $107,800 | $51.84 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for substance abuses.
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $80,770 |
| El Centro, CA | $73,620 |
| Hanford, CA | $72,960 |
| Stockton, CA | $72,770 |
| San Jose, CA | $72,550 |
| San Francisco, CA | $68,400 |
| Vallejo, CA | $66,940 |
| Oxnard, CA | $64,910 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $63,980 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $63,010 |
| Chico, CA | $62,780 |
| Modesto, CA | $62,700 |
| Napa, CA | $62,580 |
| Visalia, CA | $62,500 |
| Yuba City, CA | $62,030 |
| Sacramento, CA | $61,050 |
| Merced, CA | $60,780 |
| Fresno, CA | $59,790 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $59,620 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $58,790 |
| Riverside, CA | $57,880 |
| San Diego, CA | $57,660 |
| Redding, CA | $56,340 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,910 |
Related jobs in Salinas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Educational | $100,400 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $97,200 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $92,540 |
| Clergy | $73,770 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $65,930 |
| Health Education Specialist | $62,760 |
| Child | $62,520 |
| Social Worker | $62,330 |
| Community Health Worker | $56,810 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $51,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Salinas?
The median hourly pay in the Salinas, CA metro area is $35.55 ($73,940 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Salinas than the national average?
Yes: $73,940 against $59,350 nationally, 25% more.
How does Salinas compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $59,250, so Salinas pays 25% more.
Where does Salinas rank for substance abuse pay?
16 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Salinas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.