Parts Salespersons Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $40,430 +8% vs national
Median hourly $19.44
10th percentile $35,460
90th percentile $58,950
Employed locally 170
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,460
    25th
    $35,830
    50th (median)
    $40,430
    75th
    $47,550
    90th
    $58,950

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 43% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,040
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $46,980
    Lancaster, PA $45,890
    Vallejo, CA $45,570
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $45,460

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $37,510
    Cashiers $35,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,840
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $75,500
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,280
    Demonstrators and Product Promoters $37,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in San Luis Obispo, CA is $19.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.58 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 8% above the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $35,460 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,830.