General and Operations Managers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $103,550 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $49.79
10th percentile $55,240
90th percentile $215,360
Employed locally 2,130
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,240
    25th
    $74,160
    50th (median)
    $103,550
    75th
    $159,650
    90th
    $215,360

    San Luis Obispo economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for General and Operations Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $162,480
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $160,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,090
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $151,420
    New Jersey $149,990

    Nearby metros — General and Operations Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $162,480
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,090
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $129,850
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $127,610
    California $125,240
    Napa, CA $124,890

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Sales Managers $98,800
    Medical and Health Services Managers $112,960
    Managers, All Other $124,710
    Financial Managers $138,230
    Food Service Managers $72,060
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $64,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do General and Operations Managers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $49.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $106.93 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for General and Operations Managers salaries?

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 0.6% above the national median of $102,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for General and Operations Managers in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $55,240 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,160.