Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $68,260 -31.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.82
10th percentile $43,450
90th percentile $131,530
Employed locally 50
National median $100,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,450
    25th
    $51,400
    50th (median)
    $68,260
    75th
    $99,990
    90th
    $131,530

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary vs area income 73% Median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $168,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,510
    Rochester, MN $156,910
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $152,500
    Morgantown, WV $150,190
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $143,470

    Nearby metros — Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,510
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $137,200
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $135,680
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $125,300
    California $123,980
    Utica-Rome, NY $118,850

    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 Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in San Luis Obispo, CA is $32.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.82 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salaries?

    The median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 31.8% below the national median of $100,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (10th percentile) earn around $43,450 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,400.