San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA
Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022
In San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 345 detailed occupations covering about 104,750 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 1.6% above the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | $213,890 | -5.7% | 110 |
| Dentists, General | $192,610 | +15.8% | 90 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $164,680 | -0.4% | 230 |
| Chief Executives | $163,210 | +87.8% | 220 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $162,000 | -4.4% | 260 |
| Legislators | $160,410 | +239.2% | 30 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $155,580 | +23.2% | 130 |
| Pharmacists | $151,820 | +11.6% | 220 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $150,820 | -4.4% | 40 |
| Physician Assistants | $140,330 | +7.9% | 120 |
| Lawyers | $138,570 | -4.9% | 260 |
| Marketing Managers | $132,890 | -25.9% | 220 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $132,770 | +13.5% | 210 |
| Software Developers | $131,910 | -20.8% | 440 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $130,450 | +26.1% | 140 |
| Financial Managers | $129,390 | +15.5% | 480 |
| Registered Nurses | $126,210 | +5.1% | 1,820 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $126,080 | +23.9% | 90 |
| Human Resources Managers | $125,100 | -8.3% | 110 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $123,510 | +28.5% | 140 |
| Optometrists | $117,740 | -10.7% | 40 |
| Dental Hygienists | $117,500 | +34.2% | 270 |
| Managers, All Other | $116,640 | -12.7% | 310 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $116,310 | +25.6% | 50 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $114,510 | +15.6% | 30 |