Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $81,220 +25.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,200
90th percentile $123,990
Employed locally 210
National median $64,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,200
    25th
    $61,790
    50th (median)
    $81,220
    75th
    $108,660
    90th
    $123,990

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary vs area income 87% Median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teachers and Instructors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $125,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $119,060
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780

    Nearby metros — Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780
    Merced, CA $100,390
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $98,940

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$39,070
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$92,200
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$52,710
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$49,100
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$93,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Teachers and Instructors, All Other make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in San Luis Obispo, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Teachers and Instructors, All Other salaries?

    The median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 25.6% above the national median of $64,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Teachers and Instructors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $45,200 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,790.