Economy & Jobs — Salinas, California
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $91,908 |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~$101,600 |
|---|
| Per Capita Income | $28,813 |
|---|
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% |
|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
|---|
| In Labor Force | 73,271 |
|---|
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
|---|
| Agriculture | 19.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.4% |
| Retail | 10.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
|---|
| Full Service Restaurants | 390 |
| Fast Food | 305 |
| Physician Offices | 250 |
| Hotels Motels | 187 |
| Dental Offices | 181 |
| Law Offices | 141 |
| Real Estate Offices | 129 |
| Grocery Stores | 116 |
| Coffee Shops | 115 |
| Auto Repair | 114 |
| Insurance Agencies | 104 |
| Gas Stations | 92 |
| Commercial Banks | 76 |
| Child Day Care | 76 |
| Accounting Firms | 66 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
