Construction Managers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $124,460 +16.3% vs national
Median hourly $59.84
10th percentile $80,230
90th percentile $179,570
Employed locally 280
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,230
    25th
    $100,420
    50th (median)
    $124,460
    75th
    $159,430
    90th
    $179,570

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 133% Median Construction Managers salary is 33% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,870
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $156,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,980
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $151,590
    Massachusetts $147,750
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $140,980

    Nearby metros — Construction Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,870
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $156,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,980
    El Centro, CA $133,970
    Napa, CA $133,370
    Vallejo, CA $131,880

    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 Construction Managers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $59.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.90 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 16.3% above the national median of $106,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Managers in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $80,230 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,420.