SOC 41-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Sales Agents — San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA · 10 metro areas compared
At $88,370 a year, the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in San Luis Obispo, CA sits 67.3% above the national figure of $52,830.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $88,370 a year, the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in San Luis Obispo, CA sits 67.3% above the national figure of $52,830. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $58,930 and $99,470. The lowest tenth earn under $45,770, while the highest tenth earn more than $109,920.
Within the state, Santa Rosa records the highest median at $115,820. Of the 361 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 104th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,770 | −13.4% |
| 25th | $58,930 | +11.5% |
| Median (50th) | $88,370 | +67.3% |
| 75th | $99,470 | +88.3% |
| 90th | $109,920 | +108.1% |
| Mean | $81,230 | +53.8% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Rosa | $115,820 | — | |
| 2 | San Jose | $96,170 | — | |
| 3 | Oxnard | $91,690 | 530 | |
| 4 | Redding | $83,260 | 70 | |
| 5 | Yuba City | $77,440 | 90 | |
| 6 | San Francisco | $70,990 | 2,100 | |
| 7 | Riverside | $63,790 | 2,080 | |
| 8 | Vallejo | $63,670 | 70 | |
| 9 | San Diego | $62,680 | 1,350 | |
| 10 | Salinas | $61,900 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Luis Obispo run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $88,370 buys what $79,828 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 51.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$88,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$79,828US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $88,370 a year, 67.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,770 to $109,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Rosa, at $115,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in San Luis Obispo, CA?
The median annual wage is $88,370, or $42.49 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 $52,830, so pay in San Luis Obispo, CA is 67.3% 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 $109,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,770 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 Santa Rosa, at $115,820 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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