Salaries in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area
Typical pay for 362 jobs in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area. The median for all workers is $50,770 a year ($24.41 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$50,770
Median hourly
$24.41
Workers
122,020
vs U.S. median
0%
Highest paying jobs in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,310 | n/a |
| Psychiatrist | $322,750 | 60 |
| Physicians, All Other | $290,330 | 80 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $289,840 | n/a |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $213,070 | 180 |
| Chief Executive | $190,020 | 180 |
| Training and Development Managers | $179,170 | 30 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $178,530 | 40 |
| Lawyer | $175,780 | 290 |
| Pharmacist | $172,860 | 240 |
| Dentists, General | $170,630 | 100 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $167,910 | 200 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $166,030 | 240 |
| Sales Engineer | $163,810 | 30 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $162,950 | 140 |
Most common jobs in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,160 | $34,320 |
| Retail Salesperson | 3,390 | $37,780 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,310 | $42,350 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 3,100 | $36,570 |
| Cashier | 3,010 | $36,550 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,860 | $46,110 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,640 | $34,950 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,280 | $101,840 |
| Registered Nurse | 2,180 | $138,820 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,720 | $37,190 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 1,640 | $43,220 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,640 | $39,280 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,360 | $38,730 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,340 | $42,990 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1,280 | $49,400 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in California.
All 362 jobs by category
Management Occupations (28)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (21)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (12)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (17)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (16)Community and Social Service Occupations (15)Legal Occupations (3)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (17)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (11)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (30)Healthcare Support Occupations (12)Protective Service Occupations (10)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (16)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (8)Personal Care and Service Occupations (17)Sales and Related Occupations (16)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (32)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (5)Construction and Extraction Occupations (20)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (18)Production Occupations (24)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (14)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $88,160 | $42.39 | 860 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $79,130 | $38.04 | 700 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $74,750 | $35.94 | 260 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $89,070 | $42.82 | 40 |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $75,350 | $36.23 | 40 |
| Compliance Officer | $91,570 | $44.03 | 160 |
| Cost Estimator | $82,800 | $39.81 | 260 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $102,970 | $49.51 | 120 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $77,380 | $37.20 | 100 |
| Fundraiser | $77,730 | $37.37 | 60 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $78,020 | $37.51 | 610 |
| Loan Officer | $82,470 | $39.65 | 100 |
| Logistician | $91,240 | $43.87 | 100 |
| Management Analyst | $84,290 | $40.52 | 720 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $66,660 | $32.05 | 520 |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | $63,760 | $30.66 | 140 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $91,340 | $43.91 | 120 |
| Project Management Specialist | $108,730 | $52.28 | 640 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $102,840 | $49.44 | 70 |
| Tax Preparer | $60,480 | $29.08 | n/a |
| Training and Development Specialists | $76,270 | $36.67 | 250 |
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $129,530 | $62.28 | 50 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $79,030 | $37.99 | 70 |
| Computer Programmer | $114,110 | $54.86 | 90 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $104,260 | $50.13 | 180 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $71,770 | $34.51 | 280 |
| Data Scientist | $114,830 | $55.21 | 60 |
| Database Administrator | $130,780 | $62.88 | 60 |
| Information Security Analyst | $133,100 | $63.99 | 30 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $95,550 | $45.94 | 160 |
| Software Developer | $135,020 | $64.91 | 520 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $82,860 | $39.84 | 60 |
| Web Developer | $42,530 | $20.45 | 60 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineer | $135,490 | $65.14 | 40 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $99,800 | $47.98 | 90 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $71,860 | $34.55 | 160 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $84,120 | $40.44 | 90 |
| Civil Engineer | $110,210 | $52.99 | 720 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $76,750 | $36.90 | 30 |
| Electrical Engineer | $136,240 | $65.50 | 100 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $104,570 | $50.27 | 50 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $81,980 | $39.41 | 70 |
| Engineers, All Other | $97,210 | $46.73 | 160 |
| Environmental Engineer | $129,780 | $62.39 | 60 |
| Industrial Engineer | $100,380 | $48.26 | 110 |
| Landscape Architect | $77,570 | $37.29 | 90 |
| Mechanical Drafter | $75,560 | $36.33 | 30 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $102,270 | $49.17 | 140 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $101,270 | $48.69 | 40 |
| Surveyor | $107,700 | $51.78 | 80 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Technician | $62,900 | $30.24 | 60 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $90,640 | $43.58 | 60 |
| Chemical Technician | $46,950 | $22.57 | 40 |
| Chemist | $86,060 | $41.37 | 40 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $155,960 | $74.98 | 90 |
| Conservation Scientist | $77,280 | $37.15 | 30 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $90,720 | $43.61 | 40 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $105,810 | $50.87 | 210 |
| Food Science Technician | $53,530 | $25.74 | 80 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $117,420 | $56.45 | 50 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $125,070 | $60.13 | 70 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $101,560 | $48.83 | 70 |
| School Psychologist | $122,450 | $58.87 | 30 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $92,640 | $44.54 | 40 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $81,570 | $39.22 | 30 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $109,920 | $52.85 | 100 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $68,560 | $32.96 | 400 |
| Clergy | $62,610 | $30.10 | 80 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $57,560 | $27.68 | 120 |
| Community Health Worker | $80,290 | $38.60 | 70 |
| Counselors, All Other | $91,940 | $44.20 | 100 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $52,460 | $25.22 | 30 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $99,330 | $47.76 | 390 |
| Health Education Specialist | $61,660 | $29.64 | 260 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $133,340 | $64.11 | 170 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $98,800 | $47.50 | 140 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $97,410 | $46.83 | 140 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $43,750 | $21.03 | 190 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $54,960 | $26.42 | 330 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $53,740 | $25.84 | 40 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $80,770 | $38.83 | 350 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $175,780 | $84.51 | 290 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $89,160 | $42.87 | n/a |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $75,200 | $36.16 | 280 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio and Video Technicians | $46,350 | $22.28 | 50 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $49,540 | — | 310 |
| Editor | $73,770 | $35.47 | 40 |
| Floral Designer | $45,700 | $21.97 | 50 |
| Interior Designer | $78,000 | $37.50 | 50 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $45,840 | $22.04 | 50 |
| Musicians and Singers | — | $40.41 | 70 |
| Photographer | $48,790 | $23.46 | 40 |
| Producers and Directors | $71,500 | $34.38 | 60 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $71,190 | $34.23 | 160 |
| Writers and Authors | $86,340 | $41.51 | 30 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $57,150 | $27.47 | 440 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $61,770 | $29.70 | 140 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,320 | $16.50 | 4,160 |
| Massage Therapist | $60,640 | $29.16 | 120 |
| Medical Assistant | $49,520 | $23.81 | 850 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $75,800 | $36.44 | 60 |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,840 | $22.52 | 610 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $43,260 | $20.80 | 50 |
| Phlebotomist | $53,560 | $25.75 | 100 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $35,880 | $17.25 | 90 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $78,990 | $37.98 | 70 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $43,270 | $20.80 | 170 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $107,220 | $51.55 | 710 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $48,100 | $23.13 | 80 |
| Firefighter | $75,910 | $36.50 | 390 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $132,490 | $63.70 | 110 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $113,650 | $54.64 | 60 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $140,400 | $67.50 | 110 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $36,360 | $17.48 | 200 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $101,860 | $48.97 | 460 |
| Security Guard | $42,980 | $20.67 | 530 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $71,240 | $34.25 | 50 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $35,630 | $17.13 | 730 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $59,400 | $28.56 | 270 |
| Cooks, All Other | $43,680 | $21.00 | 50 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $42,390 | $20.38 | 850 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $44,970 | $21.62 | 340 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $43,220 | $20.78 | 1,640 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $38,020 | $18.28 | 320 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,730 | $16.70 | 1,090 |
| Dishwasher | $36,760 | $17.67 | 850 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $42,350 | $20.36 | 3,310 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $48,320 | $23.23 | 1,230 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $36,120 | $17.36 | 240 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $38,550 | $18.53 | 900 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $38,150 | $18.34 | 310 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $35,380 | $17.01 | 570 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $34,950 | $16.80 | 2,640 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $55,680 | $26.77 | 190 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $65,120 | $31.31 | 160 |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other | $49,330 | $23.72 | 60 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $42,990 | $20.67 | 1,340 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $45,500 | $21.88 | 1,170 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $37,190 | $17.88 | 1,720 |
| Pest Control Worker | $48,000 | $23.08 | 120 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $63,530 | $30.54 | 70 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,810 | $17.22 | 530 |
| Animal Caretaker | $38,280 | $18.41 | 270 |
| Animal Trainer | $41,770 | $20.08 | 40 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $35,640 | $17.14 | 40 |
| Childcare Worker | $42,860 | $20.60 | 370 |
| Concierge | $39,100 | $18.80 | 60 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $55,010 | $26.45 | 370 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $46,790 | $22.49 | 120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $56,350 | $27.09 | 70 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $36,900 | $17.74 | 120 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $36,750 | $17.67 | 160 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $38,190 | $18.36 | 50 |
| Recreation Worker | $37,010 | $17.79 | 350 |
| Residential Advisor | $46,270 | $22.25 | 60 |
| Skincare Specialist | $45,200 | $21.73 | 60 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $54,550 | $26.23 | 120 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $36,380 | $17.49 | 100 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $75,840 | $36.46 | 40 |
| Cashier | $36,550 | $17.57 | 3,010 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $43,880 | $21.10 | 530 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $44,130 | $21.22 | 640 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $70,210 | $33.75 | 130 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $52,310 | $25.15 | 990 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $60,500 | $29.09 | 240 |
| Parts Salesperson | $47,180 | $22.68 | 180 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $88,370 | $42.49 | n/a |
| Retail Salesperson | $37,780 | $18.16 | 3,390 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $51,990 | $25.00 | 140 |
| Sales Engineer | $163,810 | $78.76 | 30 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $66,770 | $32.10 | 650 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $75,810 | $36.45 | 680 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $74,170 | $35.66 | 40 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $74,510 | $35.82 | 300 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $44,230 | $21.27 | 220 |
| Agricultural Inspector | $93,840 | $45.12 | 30 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $36,570 | $17.58 | 3,100 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $35,760 | $17.19 | 80 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $48,100 | $23.12 | 270 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $77,220 | $37.12 | 820 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $61,070 | $29.36 | 330 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $80,320 | $38.62 | 120 |
| Construction Laborer | $60,140 | $28.92 | 1,030 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $67,060 | $32.24 | 180 |
| Electrician | $76,540 | $36.80 | 530 |
| Fence Erector | $48,230 | $23.19 | 60 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $94,560 | $45.46 | 570 |
| Glazier | $61,610 | $29.62 | 90 |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | $47,950 | $23.05 | 30 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $68,720 | $33.04 | 130 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $79,340 | $38.14 | 530 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $59,120 | $28.43 | 400 |
| Plasterers and Stucco Masons | $62,790 | $30.19 | 50 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $63,090 | $30.33 | 320 |
| Roofer | $63,030 | $30.30 | 190 |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | $52,510 | $25.24 | 30 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installer | $61,020 | $29.34 | 100 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $60,080 | $28.88 | 40 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $52,640 | $25.31 | 90 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $39,540 | $19.01 | 80 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $54,140 | $26.03 | 100 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $37,140 | $17.86 | 300 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $41,600 | $20.00 | 390 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $58,130 | $27.95 | 310 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,380 | $29.03 | 720 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $45,100 | $21.68 | 210 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $38,730 | $18.62 | 1,360 |
| Light Truck Driver | $45,990 | $22.11 | 410 |
| Material Moving Workers, All Other | $36,620 | $17.61 | 30 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $36,140 | $17.37 | 420 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $64,440 | $30.98 | n/a |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $43,840 | $21.08 | 200 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $39,280 | $18.89 | 1,640 |