Family Medicine Physicians Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $345,310 +44.9% vs national
Median hourly $166.02
10th percentile $208,630
90th percentile $448,420
National median $238,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $208,630
    25th
    $280,050
    50th (median)
    $345,310
    75th
    $435,030
    90th
    $448,420

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Family Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 370% Median Family Medicine Physicians salary is 270% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Family Medicine Physicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oklahoma City, OK $481,870
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $469,580
    Knoxville, TN $460,080
    Great Falls, MT $449,840
    Lawton, OK $448,460
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $419,010

    Nearby metros — Family Medicine Physicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $419,010
    Salinas, CA $410,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $351,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $348,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $345,310
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $332,530

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$77,500
    Pharmacy Technicians$48,880
    Pharmacists$170,480
    Dental Hygienists$121,100
    Physical Therapists$99,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Family Medicine Physicians make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Family Medicine Physicians in San Luis Obispo, CA is $166.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $215.59 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Family Medicine Physicians salaries?

    The median Family Medicine Physicians salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 44.9% above the national median of $238,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Family Medicine Physicians in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Family Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $208,630 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $280,050.