Childcare Workers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $36,870 +15% vs national
Median hourly $17.73
10th percentile $34,400
90th percentile $50,760
Employed locally 250
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,400
    25th
    $35,400
    50th (median)
    $36,870
    75th
    $43,610
    90th
    $50,760

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Childcare Workers salary is 61% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Childcare Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    District of Columbia $45,400
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810

    Nearby metros — Childcare Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Modesto, CA $39,610
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,460
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $39,290

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,640
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $55,880
    Recreation Workers $35,140
    Animal Caretakers $37,150
    Tour and Travel Guides $50,660
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $35,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $17.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.62 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 15% above the national median of $32,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Childcare Workers in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,400 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,400.