Financial and Investment Analysts Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $103,830 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.92
10th percentile $65,160
90th percentile $170,250
Employed locally 120
National median $101,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,160
    25th
    $84,720
    50th (median)
    $103,830
    75th
    $127,110
    90th
    $170,250

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial and Investment Analysts salary vs area income 111% Median Financial and Investment Analysts salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial and Investment Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Wyoming $213,940
    Cheyenne, WY $158,400
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $149,480
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $146,540

    Nearby metros — Financial and Investment Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,470
    California $111,100
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $110,450
    Salinas, CA $107,570
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $104,610

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $82,240
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,010
    Project Management Specialists $101,230
    Human Resources Specialists $76,000
    Management Analysts $83,870
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial and Investment Analysts make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in San Luis Obispo, CA is $49.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.34 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Financial and Investment Analysts salaries?

    The median Financial and Investment Analysts salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 2.4% above the national median of $101,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial and Investment Analysts in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Financial and Investment Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $65,160 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,720.