Software Developers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $132,010 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $63.47
10th percentile $79,410
90th percentile $200,360
Employed locally 480
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,410
    25th
    $110,540
    50th (median)
    $132,010
    75th
    $162,810
    90th
    $200,360

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 141% Median Software Developers salary is 41% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $161,380
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $159,240

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$69,490
    Computer Systems Analysts$107,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other$103,230
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97,900
    Web Developers$59,850
    Web and Digital Interface Designers$87,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $63.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.19 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 0.8% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $79,410 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,540.