salary$166,090 a year$80 an hour · median pay in the Salinas, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$135,360per year
Top pay (top 10%)$213,530per year
Jobs in the area140people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Salinas?
Cheap. Rent of $2,412 a month takes 17.4% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Salinas, CA?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Salinas, CA area is $166,090 a year ($80 an hour). Most earn between $135,360 and $213,530.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Salinas?
Typical rent of $2,412 a month takes 17.4% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Salinas, CA metro area.