SOC 33-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers — San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $132,490 per year, well above the national median of $77,970.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $132,490 per year, well above the national median of $77,970. The gap of 69.9% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $123,170 at the tenth percentile to more than $156,060 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $127,390 to $146,040.
Employment stands at 110, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Sacramento leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $135,040. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 31st of 361 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $123,170 | +58.0% |
| 25th | $127,390 | +63.4% |
| Median (50th) | $132,490 | +69.9% |
| 75th | $146,040 | +87.3% |
| 90th | $156,060 | +100.2% |
| Mean | $135,670 | +74.0% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento | $135,040 | 540 | |
| 2 | Fresno | $131,790 | 350 | |
| 3 | Riverside | $131,780 | 590 | |
| 4 | San Francisco | $131,630 | 160 | |
| 5 | Los Angeles | $127,390 | 250 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Luis Obispo run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $132,490 buys what $119,684 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 53.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$132,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$119,684US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $132,490 a year, 69.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $123,170 to $156,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sacramento, at $135,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in San Luis Obispo, CA?
The median annual wage is $132,490, or $63.70 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 $77,970, so pay in San Luis Obispo, CA is 69.9% 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 $156,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $123,170 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 Sacramento, at $135,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in San Luis Obispo, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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