Median DOL Salary
$86,220
Total DOL Filings
798
Companies Hiring
168
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
San Luis Obispo, CA$86,220
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 41.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in San Luis Obispo
Highest-Paying Occupations in San Luis Obispo
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $127,275 | -22.9% | 9 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,000 | -16.2% | 7 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $102,066 | -51.7% | 10 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,502 | -28.3% | 6 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,008 | -34.2% | 33 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $84,000 | -19.5% | 13 |
| Electrical Engineers | $83,699 | -40.4% | 10 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,044 | -24% | 21 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $74,844 | -42.8% | 8 |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,336 | -36% | 5 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $60,540 | -54.2% | 16 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $60,000 | -53.2% | 25 |
| Animal Scientists | $48,996 | N/A | 7 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $41,517 | -44.2% | 8 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $38,700 | -16.1% | 6 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - California
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for California.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $220,600 | 36,980 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $211,340 | 100,020 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $204,100 | 14,120 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $201,810 | 30,690 |
| Physicians, All Other | $201,510 | 20,750 |
| Lawyers | $197,790 | 92,580 |
| Nurse Midwives | $196,700 | 880 |
| Podiatrists | $193,510 | 930 |
| Physicists | $180,900 | 6,220 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $179,880 | 24,200 |
Salary Trend in San Luis Obispo, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
San Luis Obispo, CA has a cost of living index of 138.5, which is 38.5% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $72,202 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $127,275 | $91,895 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,000 | $75,812 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $102,066 | $73,694 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,502 | $71,121 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,008 | $61,378 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.