Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $79,650 +15.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.29
10th percentile $52,040
90th percentile $160,430
Employed locally 40
National median $68,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,040
    25th
    $62,510
    50th (median)
    $79,650
    75th
    $93,440
    90th
    $160,430

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 85% Median Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Baton Rouge, LA $130,220
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $109,470
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,820
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $107,380
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $106,940
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $102,200

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $106,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,800
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $94,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $93,150
    California $82,210
    Vallejo, CA $79,480

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $110,920
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $68,630
    Mechanical Engineers $102,200
    Engineers, All Other $119,810
    Electrical Engineers $129,070
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians in San Luis Obispo, CA is $38.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.13 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 15.9% above the national median of $68,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $52,040 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,510.