Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $61,100 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.38
10th percentile $45,090
90th percentile $134,190
Employed locally 60
National median $56,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,090
    25th
    $57,060
    50th (median)
    $61,100
    75th
    $96,420
    90th
    $134,190

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary vs area income 65% Median Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $83,600
    New York $79,660
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,000
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $77,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,580

    Nearby metros — Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $77,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,580
    Salinas, CA $74,690
    Modesto, CA $73,660
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $71,240
    Napa, CA $70,440

    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 and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in San Luis Obispo, CA is $29.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.99 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salaries?

    The median Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 8.6% above the national median of $56,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare (10th percentile) earn around $45,090 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,060.