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How much does an accountant and auditor make in San Luis Obispo?

$88,160a year

Median yearly pay for accountant and auditors in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area. That is $42.38 an hour or $7,347 a month.

Hourly
$42.38
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
41 of 393
Jobs in the area
860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,940Median: $88,160Highest 10%: $133,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$59,940$28.82
25th$72,110$34.67
Median$88,160$42.38
75th$107,700$51.78
90th$133,200$64.03

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for accountant and auditors.

San Jose, CA$121,700
San Francisco, CA$110,700
Napa, CA$99,640
San Diego, CA$96,340
Vallejo, CA$95,800
Santa Rosa, CA$94,690
Los Angeles, CA$94,360
Sacramento, CA$92,110
Santa Maria, CA$91,610
Oxnard, CA$90,340
Santa Cruz, CA$84,920
Riverside, CA$83,920
Salinas, CA$83,810
Stockton, CA$83,570
Modesto, CA$83,560
Merced, CA$80,420
Bakersfield, CA$79,620
Visalia, CA$79,400
Redding, CA$78,990
Fresno, CA$78,690
Yuba City, CA$78,530
Hanford, CA$78,300
Chico, CA$77,680
El Centro, CA$76,280
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Related jobs in San Luis Obispo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Project Management Specialist$108,700
Financial and Investment Analyst$103,000
Property Appraiser and Assessor$102,800
Compliance Officer$91,570
Personal Financial Advisor$91,340
Logistician$91,240
Management Analyst$84,290
Cost Estimator$82,800
Loan Officer$82,470
Business Operations Specialist$79,130
Salaries for every job in San Luis Obispo, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an accountant and auditor make an hour in San Luis Obispo?

The median hourly pay in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area is $42.38 ($88,160 a year).

Do accountant and auditors make more in San Luis Obispo than the national average?

Yes: $88,160 against $83,680 nationally, 5% more.

How does San Luis Obispo compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $97,050, so San Luis Obispo pays 9% less.

Where does San Luis Obispo rank for accountant and auditor pay?

41 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does an accountant and auditor make starting out in San Luis Obispo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $59,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,200 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.