Recreation Workers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $35,140 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.90
10th percentile $33,690
90th percentile $48,870
Employed locally 300
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,690
    25th
    $34,470
    50th (median)
    $35,140
    75th
    $40,480
    90th
    $48,870

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 38% Median Recreation Workers salary is 62% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Recreation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,480
    District of Columbia $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    Rapid City, SD $44,150

    Nearby metros — Recreation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,070
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,630
    Napa, CA $39,220
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,900
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $38,500

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,640
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $55,880
    Animal Caretakers $37,150
    Childcare Workers $36,870
    Tour and Travel Guides $50,660
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $35,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $16.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.64 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 0.7% below the national median of $35,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Recreation Workers in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,690 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,470.