Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $65,280 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.38
10th percentile $36,890
90th percentile $143,300
Employed locally 620
National median $66,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,890
    25th
    $46,320
    50th (median)
    $65,280
    75th
    $97,760
    90th
    $143,300

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary vs area income 70% Median Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,100
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $101,560
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $101,170
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $93,760
    Boulder, CO $91,530

    Nearby metros — Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,100
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,300
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,860
    California $79,410
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $78,770
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $74,250

    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
    Demonstrators and Product Promoters $37,820
    Counter and Rental Clerks $40,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in San Luis Obispo, CA is $31.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.55 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salaries?

    The median Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 1.5% below the national median of $66,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel (10th percentile) earn around $36,890 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,320.