Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $136,490 +31.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $94,330
90th percentile $175,880
Employed locally 200
National median $104,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,330
    25th
    $123,940
    50th (median)
    $136,490
    75th
    $163,520
    90th
    $175,880

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary vs area income 146% Median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary is 46% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $171,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $170,150
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $165,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,500
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $162,250
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $161,370

    Nearby metros — Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $160,750
    Salinas, CA $159,590
    El Centro, CA $158,330
    Visalia, CA $158,230
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $156,670

    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 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in San Luis Obispo, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salaries?

    The median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 31.2% above the national median of $104,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary (10th percentile) earn around $94,330 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,940.