CA · Updated October 15, 2026

Healthcare jobs in Salinas, CA

Salinas, California: 36 open roles with published pay from 2 employers; 2 hospitals in the CMS directory. Your free Shift Report adds named employers, pay and the roles open near Salinas.

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What healthcare pays in Salinas

ProfessionTypical range / hrMedian / hrPostings
Registered Nurse$74–$89$81.5614
Cath Lab Technologist$47–$77$65.393
Pharmacist$84–$107$99.693
Medical Laboratory Scientist$58–$70$63.973
Radiologic Technologist$55–$68$61.172
Pharmacy Technician$36–$40$37.802
Surgical Technologist$41–$48$44.432
Physical Therapist$55–$72$63.522

Pay employers published, collected October 15, 2026.

Hiring now in Salinas

PermanentPosted today

Case Manager, RN

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System · Salinas, CA

$73.62–$89.49/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req SVH-103602
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Staff Nurse II/III - ICU/CCU

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System · Salinas, CA

$73.62–$89.49/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req SVH-103327
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Staff Nurse II/III - ICU/CCU

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System · Salinas, CA

$73.62–$89.49/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req SVH-103493
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Radiology Tech II - CT

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System · Salinas, CA

$57.44–$69.12/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req SVH-103125
Top 25% pay
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Per diemPosted 8 days ago

Pharmacy Tech I - PD

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System · Salinas, CA

$35.39–$39.21/ hour
  • Per Diem
  • Req SVH-103581
Top 25% pay
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Who is hiring in Salinas

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hr
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System35$81.56
Montage Health1$63.30

Hospitals in Salinas

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Salinas Valley Health Medical Center
450 East Romie Lane, 93901		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Natividad Medical Center
1441 Constitution Boulevard, 93906		Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

License and tax basics

California is not in the compact as of October 15, 2026, so work in Salinas needs a California license by endorsement. California taxes wage income, and rates and rules change, so use the current rate from your state tax agency. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply on top. If you work here on a travel assignment, your tax home decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free, and that is a question for your tax professional. Put your own rates into the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.

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Jobs and pay by profession in Salinas

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Common questions

How much do healthcare workers make in Salinas?

Across 36 postings with published pay in Salinas, the median is $78.37 per hour, and typical ranges run from $56 to $89.

Do I need a California license to work in Salinas?

California is not in the compact as of October 15, 2026, so work in Salinas needs a California license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Does Valorem Health place staff in Salinas?

Yes. We place healthcare staff in Salinas and across California. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Salinas.

How many hospitals are in Salinas?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Salinas, California.

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Your RN pay reportSalinas, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare SystemSalinas, CA · 14 postings$81.56/ hr$74–$103
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$108.25/ hr$94–$123
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 16 postings$106.18/ hr$59–$119
  • Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 8 postings$103.75/ hr$90–$113

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$50Median$66.48High$79

536 RN postings with published pay in California, 518 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 536 RN roles

  1. RN Float PoolPer diem
    $103.83–$112.14/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, CA · posted today
  2. RN Physical RehabilitationPer diem
    $103.83–$112.14/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, CA · posted today

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