Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $70,240 -9% vs national
Median hourly $33.77
10th percentile $56,430
90th percentile $89,040
Employed locally 30
National median $77,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,430
    25th
    $63,180
    50th (median)
    $70,240
    75th
    $85,830
    90th
    $89,040

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 75% Median Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Birmingham, AL $120,040
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $113,030
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $111,060
    Morgantown, WV $106,820
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $103,480
    District of Columbia $102,500

    Nearby metros — Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $101,100
    Casper, WY $99,840
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $98,530
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $95,640
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,590
    Tuscaloosa, AL $89,610

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $110,920
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $68,630
    Mechanical Engineers $102,200
    Engineers, All Other $119,810
    Electrical Engineers $129,070
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians in San Luis Obispo, CA is $33.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.07 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians salaries?

    The median Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 9% below the national median of $77,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $56,430 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,180.