Counselors, All Other Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $91,420 +83.5% vs national
Median hourly $43.95
10th percentile $42,470
90th percentile $91,420
Employed locally 110
National median $49,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,470
    25th
    $55,680
    50th (median)
    $91,420
    75th
    $91,420
    90th
    $91,420

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Counselors, All Other salary vs area income 98% Median Counselors, All Other salary is 2% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Counselors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Richmond, VA $108,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $107,990
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $107,020
    Virginia $105,140
    Ogden, UT $93,180
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $86,610

    Nearby metros — Counselors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $66,190
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $64,580
    South Carolina $63,040
    Salinas, CA $62,400
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,900
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $59,550

    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 Counselors, All Other make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Counselors, All Other in San Luis Obispo, CA is $43.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.20 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Counselors, All Other salaries?

    The median Counselors, All Other salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 83.5% above the national median of $49,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Counselors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $42,470 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,680.