Financial Managers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $138,230 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $66.46
10th percentile $89,790
90th percentile —
Employed locally 390
National median $161,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,790
    25th
    $108,790
    50th (median)
    $138,230
    75th
    $182,490

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Managers salary vs area income 148% Median Financial Managers salary is 48% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $218,920
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $216,520
    New York $215,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $211,730
    New Jersey $188,750
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $188,490

    Nearby metros — Financial Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $218,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $211,730
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $188,490
    California $174,920
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $171,920
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $168,300

    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
    Managers, All Other$124,710
    Food Service Managers$72,060
    Construction Managers$124,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Managers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Managers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $66.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $122.20 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Financial Managers salaries?

    The median Financial Managers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 14.5% below the national median of $161,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial Managers in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Financial Managers (10th percentile) earn around $89,790 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,790.