Occupational Therapists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $100,280 +2% vs national
Median hourly $48.21
10th percentile $45,440
90th percentile $138,410
Employed locally 90
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,440
    25th
    $84,650
    50th (median)
    $100,280
    75th
    $118,670
    90th
    $138,410

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 107% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 7% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Chico, CA $128,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Chico, CA $128,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,880
    Pharmacists $170,480
    Dental Hygienists $121,100
    Physical Therapists $99,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $48.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.17 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 2% above the national median of $98,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapists in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $45,440 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,650.