Natural Sciences Managers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $178,530 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $85.83
10th percentile $128,660
90th percentile $312,870
Employed locally 40
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $128,660
    25th
    $164,740
    50th (median)
    $178,530
    75th
    $217,310
    90th
    $312,870

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 191% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 91% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Natural Sciences Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $222,840
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $221,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $219,380
    Massachusetts $218,800
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $211,880
    Worcester, MA $211,400

    Nearby metros — Natural Sciences Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $222,840
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $221,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $219,380
    California $204,100
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $199,590
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $191,880

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    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 Natural Sciences Managers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $85.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $150.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 10.8% above the national median of $161,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $128,660 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $164,740.