Project Management Specialists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $101,230 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $48.67
10th percentile $60,790
90th percentile $166,010
Employed locally 620
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,790
    25th
    $77,330
    50th (median)
    $101,230
    75th
    $133,540
    90th
    $166,010

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 108% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Project Management Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,530
    Boulder, CO $125,960
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,390
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,670
    Huntsville, AL $122,430

    Nearby metros — Project Management Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,530
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $118,210
    California $111,300
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $110,010
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $109,700

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$82,240
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$80,010
    Human Resources Specialists$76,000
    Management Analysts$83,870
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$65,570
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$75,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $48.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.45 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 0.5% above the national median of $100,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Project Management Specialists in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $60,790 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,330.