Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $103,280 +17.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.66
10th percentile $70,180
90th percentile $133,890
Employed locally 40
National median $87,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,180
    25th
    $86,890
    50th (median)
    $103,280
    75th
    $104,900
    90th
    $133,890

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary vs area income 111% Median Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $124,170
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $123,380
    Salinas, CA $122,820
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,950
    Omaha, NE-IA $120,570
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $119,700

    Nearby metros — Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $124,170
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $123,380
    Salinas, CA $122,820
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,950
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $119,700
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $112,690

    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 Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $49.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.46 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salaries?

    The median Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 17.4% above the national median of $87,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers (10th percentile) earn around $70,180 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,890.