Aerospace Engineers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $135,490 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $65.14
10th percentile $103,170
90th percentile $205,000
Employed locally 40
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,170
    25th
    $103,170
    50th (median)
    $135,490
    75th
    $164,950
    90th
    $205,000

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Aerospace Engineers salary vs area income 145% Median Aerospace Engineers salary is 45% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Aerospace Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $175,350
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $174,130
    Colorado Springs, CO $170,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $167,340
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $161,580
    Omaha, NE-IA $160,630

    Nearby metros — Aerospace Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $167,340
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,000
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $151,080
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $145,860
    California $143,860
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $143,860

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$110,920
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$68,630
    Engineers, All Other$119,810
    Mechanical Engineers$102,200
    Electrical Engineers$129,070
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$97,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Aerospace Engineers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Aerospace Engineers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $65.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.56 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Aerospace Engineers salaries?

    The median Aerospace Engineers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 0.5% above the national median of $134,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Aerospace Engineers in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Aerospace Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $103,170 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,170.