Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $45,090 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.68
10th percentile $36,970
90th percentile $60,870
Employed locally 30
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,970
    25th
    $37,490
    50th (median)
    $45,090
    75th
    $55,770
    90th
    $60,870

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary vs area income 48% Median Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $67,740
    Anchorage, AK $60,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,420
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $59,070
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $58,480
    Boulder, CO $57,870

    Nearby metros — Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $58,480
    Salinas, CA $57,250
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,020
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $51,720
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $51,480

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$88,960
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$61,280
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$120,680
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,360
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics in San Luis Obispo, CA is $21.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.26 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salaries?

    The median Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 3.2% below the national median of $46,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $36,970 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,490.