Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $200,820 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $96.55
10th percentile $132,080
90th percentile $230,400
Employed locally 200
National median $167,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $132,080
    25th
    $163,160
    50th (median)
    $200,820
    75th
    $230,400
    90th
    $230,400

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Engineering Managers salary vs area income 215% Median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary is 115% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Architectural and Engineering Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $226,940
    New Mexico $215,730
    Albuquerque, NM $215,120
    Midland, TX $209,970
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $208,580
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $202,290

    Nearby metros — Architectural and Engineering Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $226,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $208,580
    California $201,810
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $196,810
    Vallejo, CA $190,480
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $189,270

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $103,550
    Sales Managers $98,800
    Medical and Health Services Managers $112,960
    Financial Managers $138,230
    Managers, All Other $124,710
    Food Service Managers $72,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Architectural and Engineering Managers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $96.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $129.01 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries?

    The median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 19.7% above the national median of $167,740. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Architectural and Engineering Managers in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Architectural and Engineering Managers (10th percentile) earn around $132,080 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $163,160.