Accountants and Auditors Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $82,240 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.54
10th percentile $58,960
90th percentile $129,780
Employed locally 900
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,960
    25th
    $66,920
    50th (median)
    $82,240
    75th
    $104,930
    90th
    $129,780

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 88% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Accountants and Auditors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,100
    District of Columbia $103,030
    New York $101,780
    New Jersey $101,340

    Nearby metros — Accountants and Auditors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $97,580
    California $96,360
    Napa, CA $94,780
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $93,890

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,010
    Project Management Specialists $101,230
    Human Resources Specialists $76,000
    Management Analysts $83,870
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,570
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $75,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in San Luis Obispo, CA is $39.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.03 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 0.7% above the national median of $81,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Accountants and Auditors in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $58,960 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,920.