Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Salinas, CA
The median food scientists and technologists in Salinas, CA earns $90,080 a year, 2% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $5,491 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $51,920
- 25th percentile
- $71,460
- Median percentile
- $90,080
- 75th percentile
- $120,730
- 90th percentile
- $132,420
Based on 30 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$65,896 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $90,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,988 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,891 |
| California income tax (approx.) | −$6,306 |
| Monthly take-home | $5,491 |
| Every two weeks | $2,534 |
Does it go far here?
$82,610Median pay in Salinas, CA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 109.0 vs 100).
37%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($2,055 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Salinas, CA
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $140,610 |
| Registered Nurses | $134,910 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $131,730 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $118,220 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $113,360 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $109,620 |
| General and Operations Managers | $105,680 |
| Sales Managers | $103,810 |
All food scientists and technologists salaries · Take-home pay in California