Business Operations Specialists, All Other Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $80,010 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.46
10th percentile $46,040
90th percentile $152,300
Employed locally 770
National median $81,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,040
    25th
    $58,800
    50th (median)
    $80,010
    75th
    $111,560
    90th
    $152,300

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 86% Median Business Operations Specialists, All Other salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Operations Specialists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $131,610
    Huntsville, AL $120,910
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $115,640
    District of Columbia $106,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,680
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $105,810

    Nearby metros — Business Operations Specialists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,680
    Decatur, IL $101,950
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,440
    Decatur, AL $93,040
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $91,540
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $91,160

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$82,240
    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 Business Operations Specialists, All Other make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Business Operations Specialists, All Other in San Luis Obispo, CA is $38.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.78 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Business Operations Specialists, All Other salaries?

    The median Business Operations Specialists, All Other salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 1.6% below the national median of $81,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Business Operations Specialists, All Other in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Business Operations Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $46,040 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,800.