Computer Programmers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $108,650 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $52.24
10th percentile $67,440
90th percentile $173,880
Employed locally 50
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,440
    25th
    $77,680
    50th (median)
    $108,650
    75th
    $150,370
    90th
    $173,880

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 116% Median Computer Programmers salary is 16% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,000
    California $116,220
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $115,190
    Visalia, CA $111,200

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $132,010
    Computer User Support Specialists $69,490
    Computer Systems Analysts $107,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other $103,230
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,900
    Web Developers $59,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $52.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.97 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 10.1% above the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Programmers in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $67,440 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,680.