Sales Managers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $98,800 -28.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.50
10th percentile $56,760
90th percentile $217,350
Employed locally 600
National median $138,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,760
    25th
    $70,910
    50th (median)
    $98,800
    75th
    $156,660
    90th
    $217,350

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Managers salary vs area income 106% Median Sales Managers salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $214,350
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $211,670
    Delaware $201,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $188,070
    Boulder, CO $183,880

    Nearby metros — Sales Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $175,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,610
    Utica-Rome, NY $150,950
    Ithaca, NY $150,390
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $147,940

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $103,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $112,960
    Managers, All Other $124,710
    Financial Managers $138,230
    Food Service Managers $72,060
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $64,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Managers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Managers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $47.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.25 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Sales Managers salaries?

    The median Sales Managers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 28.4% below the national median of $138,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Managers in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Sales Managers (10th percentile) earn around $56,760 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,910.