Sales and Related Workers, All Other Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $52,420 +13% vs national
Median hourly $25.20
10th percentile $37,680
90th percentile $89,840
Employed locally 160
National median $46,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,680
    25th
    $42,830
    50th (median)
    $52,420
    75th
    $74,250
    90th
    $89,840

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales and Related Workers, All Other salary vs area income 56% Median Sales and Related Workers, All Other salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales and Related Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $100,340
    Bellingham, WA $81,120
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $78,280
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $77,340
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $77,230
    Urban Honolulu, HI $73,330

    Nearby metros — Sales and Related Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $77,340
    Napa, CA $71,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,690
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $53,250
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $52,170
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $51,230

    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 Sales and Related Workers, All Other make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Sales and Related Workers, All Other in San Luis Obispo, CA is $25.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.62 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Sales and Related Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Sales and Related Workers, All Other salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 13% above the national median of $46,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales and Related Workers, All Other in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Sales and Related Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $37,680 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,830.