First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $99,210 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.70
10th percentile $86,670
90th percentile $154,030
Employed locally 70
National median $92,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,670
    25th
    $93,830
    50th (median)
    $99,210
    75th
    $149,900
    90th
    $154,030

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary vs area income 106% Median First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $632,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $188,500
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $171,390
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $167,080
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $161,700
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,520

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $632,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $188,500
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $171,390
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $167,080
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $161,700
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,520

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $104,090
    Security Guards $45,860
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $101,690
    Firefighters $73,930
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $47,370
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $47.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.38 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 7.3% above the national median of $92,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers (10th percentile) earn around $86,670 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,830.