Community and Social Service 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 $56,140 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.99
10th percentile $33,990
90th percentile $79,830
Employed locally 120
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,990
    25th
    $36,400
    50th (median)
    $56,140
    75th
    $75,160
    90th
    $79,830

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 60% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    State College, PA $87,960
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $84,610
    Columbus, OH $79,160
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $77,720
    Ithaca, NY $76,010
    Bismarck, ND $75,630

    Nearby metros — Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ithaca, NY $76,010
    Utica-Rome, NY $70,370
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $69,080
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $67,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $66,060
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,760

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $98,280
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,620
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,400
    Health Education Specialists $59,620
    Rehabilitation Counselors $42,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in San Luis Obispo, CA is $26.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.60 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salaries?

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 2.2% above the national median of $54,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $33,990 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,400.