Driver/Sales Workers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $40,830 +10% vs national
Median hourly $19.63
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $57,060
Employed locally 270
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $34,330
    50th (median)
    $40,830
    75th
    $47,070
    90th
    $57,060

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 44% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Napa, CA $48,270

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,600
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,980
    Light Truck Drivers $45,100
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,580
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $19.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.11 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 10% above the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,330.