Human Resources Managers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $126,490 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $60.81
10th percentile $92,810
90th percentile $214,070
Employed locally 100
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,810
    25th
    $95,740
    50th (median)
    $126,490
    75th
    $177,240
    90th
    $214,070

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Managers salary vs area income 135% Median Human Resources Managers salary is 35% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $220,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $206,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $180,050
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $178,550
    Massachusetts $176,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $176,290

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $220,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $206,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $180,050
    California $169,140
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $164,790
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $163,220

    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 Human Resources Managers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $60.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 9.7% below the national median of $140,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $92,810 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,740.