Human Resources Specialists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $76,000 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.54
10th percentile $52,000
90th percentile $124,960
Employed locally 570
National median $72,910

Compare Human Resources Specialists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how San Luis Obispo, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Human Resources Specialists
in
San Luis Obispo, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,000
    25th
    $68,300
    50th (median)
    $76,000
    75th
    $88,090
    90th
    $124,960

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,930
    California $81,810
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $81,280
    Vallejo, CA $80,830

    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
    Management Analysts$83,870
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$65,570
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$75,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $36.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 4.2% above the national median of $72,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $52,000 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,300.