Social 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 $53,440 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.69
10th percentile $52,030
90th percentile $79,760
Employed locally 60
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,030
    25th
    $53,440
    50th (median)
    $53,440
    75th
    $57,810
    90th
    $79,760

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 57% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Vallejo, CA $101,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $96,680
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $93,080
    South Carolina $91,940
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $86,900

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $98,280
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,620
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,400
    Health Education Specialists $59,620
    Rehabilitation Counselors $42,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in San Luis Obispo, CA is $25.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.59 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 23.1% below the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $52,030 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,440.