Customer Service Representatives Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $44,790 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.53
10th percentile $37,260
90th percentile $65,320
Employed locally 830
National median $42,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,260
    25th
    $39,210
    50th (median)
    $44,790
    75th
    $54,830
    90th
    $65,320

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Customer Service Representatives salary vs area income 48% Median Customer Service Representatives salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Customer Service Representatives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,400
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $51,090
    Napa, CA $50,910
    Midland, MI $49,930
    District of Columbia $49,210

    Nearby metros — Customer Service Representatives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,400
    Napa, CA $50,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $49,060
    Vallejo, CA $48,230
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,150

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$47,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50,910
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$57,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$73,910
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$39,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Customer Service Representatives make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Customer Service Representatives in San Luis Obispo, CA is $21.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.69 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Customer Service Representatives salaries?

    The median Customer Service Representatives salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 4.6% above the national median of $42,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Customer Service Representatives in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Customer Service Representatives (10th percentile) earn around $37,260 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,210.