Marketing Managers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $131,780 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $63.36
10th percentile $79,690
90th percentile —
Employed locally 130
National median $161,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,690
    25th
    $95,990
    50th (median)
    $131,780
    75th
    $178,950

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Marketing Managers salary vs area income 141% Median Marketing Managers salary is 41% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Marketing Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $228,580
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $212,520
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $200,010
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $199,950
    Massachusetts $192,480
    Cheyenne, WY $183,540

    Nearby metros — Marketing Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $228,580
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $212,520
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $200,010
    California $178,160
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $171,590
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $166,690

    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 Marketing Managers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Marketing Managers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $63.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $138.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Marketing Managers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 18.2% below the national median of $161,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Marketing Managers (10th percentile) earn around $79,690 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,990.