SOC 29-1215 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Family Medicine Physicians — San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In San Luis Obispo, CA the median wage for Family Medicine Physicians reaches $345,310 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In San Luis Obispo, CA the median wage for Family Medicine Physicians reaches $345,310 a year. That is 41.4% more than the national median of $244,180. Pay ranges from under $208,630 at the tenth percentile to more than $448,420 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $280,050 to $435,030.
Within the state, Salinas records the highest median at $410,370. Of the 361 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 1st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $208,630 | −14.6% |
| 25th | $280,050 | +14.7% |
| Median (50th) | $345,310 | +41.4% |
| 75th | $435,030 | +78.2% |
| 90th | $448,420 | +83.6% |
| Mean | $338,170 | +38.5% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salinas | $410,370 | 320 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $351,760 | 1,120 | |
| 3 | Sacramento | $345,310 | 830 | |
| 4 | Bakersfield | $332,530 | 190 | |
| 5 | Vallejo | $306,500 | 100 | |
| 6 | San Francisco | $304,560 | 2,170 | |
| 7 | Napa | $299,710 | 90 | |
| 8 | Riverside | $298,890 | — | |
| 9 | San Diego | $295,530 | 1,360 | |
| 10 | Santa Cruz | $291,880 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Luis Obispo run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $345,310 buys what $311,933 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 27.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$345,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$311,933US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $345,310 a year, 41.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $208,630 to $448,420 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salinas, at $410,370.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Family Medicine Physicians in San Luis Obispo, CA?
The median annual wage is $345,310, or $166.02 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $244,180, so pay in San Luis Obispo, CA is 41.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in San Luis Obispo, CA earns more than $448,420 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $208,630 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Salinas, at $410,370 per year.
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.
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