May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
361 occupations
Across 361 occupations with published wages in San Luis Obispo, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $345,310 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in San Luis Obispo
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $345,310 | — | |
| 2 | Psychiatrists | $322,750 | 60 | |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | $290,330 | 80 | |
| 4 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $289,840 | — | |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $213,070 | 180 | |
| 6 | Chief Executives | $190,020 | 180 | |
| 7 | Training and Development Managers | $179,170 | 30 | |
| 8 | Natural Sciences Managers | $178,530 | 40 | |
| 9 | Lawyers | $175,780 | 290 | |
| 10 | Pharmacists | $172,860 | 240 | |
| 11 | Dentists, General | $170,630 | 100 | |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $167,910 | 200 | |
| 13 | Industrial Production Managers | $166,030 | 240 | |
| 14 | Sales Engineers | $163,810 | 30 | |
| 15 | Nurse Practitioners | $162,950 | 140 | |
| 16 | Physician Assistants | $162,790 | 100 | |
| 17 | Marketing Managers | $160,490 | 120 | |
| 18 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $155,960 | 90 | |
| 19 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $152,560 | 170 | |
| 20 | Veterinarians | $151,990 | 110 | |
| 21 | Fundraising Managers | $151,530 | 50 | |
| 22 | Financial Managers | $140,670 | 420 | |
| 23 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $140,400 | 110 | |
| 24 | Public Relations Managers | $138,900 | 30 | |
| 25 | Registered Nurses | $138,820 | 2,180 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,160 | $34,320 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,390 | $37,780 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,310 | $42,350 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 3,100 | $36,570 |
| Cashiers | 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 Nurses | 2,180 | $138,820 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,720 | $37,190 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,320 | 4,160 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,730 | 1,090 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $34,950 | 2,640 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $35,380 | 570 |
| Bartenders | $35,630 | 730 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $35,640 | 40 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $35,760 | 80 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,810 | 530 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,880 | 90 |
| Production Workers, All Other | $36,100 | 190 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.