The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Salinas, CA is $35,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,400.
Pay spans roughly $33,340 at the 10th percentile to $71,330 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.01 per hour. An estimated 3,460 people work as waiters and waitresses in Salinas, CA.
| Median (annual) | $35,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,400 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.01 |
| 10th percentile | $33,340 |
| 90th percentile | $71,330 |
| Employment | 3,460 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.