Electrical Engineers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $129,070 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $62.05
10th percentile $79,000
90th percentile $179,330
Employed locally 110
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,000
    25th
    $96,300
    50th (median)
    $129,070
    75th
    $165,280
    90th
    $179,330

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 138% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 38% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670
    California $140,360
    Vallejo, CA $139,840
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $134,900

    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
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,860
    Industrial Engineers $97,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $62.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.58 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 15.3% above the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $79,000 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,300.