Web Developers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $59,850 -34.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.78
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $130,360
Employed locally 90
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $59,850
    75th
    $93,970
    90th
    $130,360

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 64% Median Web Developers salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Web Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Rochester, MN $127,700
    Columbia, SC $126,380
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,040
    Vallejo, CA $123,370

    Nearby metros — Web Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Vallejo, CA $123,370
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $117,560
    California $117,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $115,730

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $132,010
    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 and Digital Interface Designers $87,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $28.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Web Developers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 34.2% below the national median of $90,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.