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How much does a bookkeeping make in San Luis Obispo?

$58,570a year

Median yearly pay for bookkeepings in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area. That is $28.16 an hour or $4,881 a month.

Hourly
$28.16
Vs. national median
+16%
Rank among cities
22 of 393
Jobs in the area
1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,380Median: $58,570Highest 10%: $80,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,380$19.41
25th$48,620$23.38
Median$58,570$28.16
75th$69,190$33.26
90th$80,240$38.58

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for bookkeepings.

San Jose, CA$66,130
San Francisco, CA$65,530
Santa Cruz, CA$61,960
Napa, CA$61,710
Vallejo, CA$61,180
Santa Rosa, CA$61,140
Santa Maria, CA$60,170
Salinas, CA$59,180
Los Angeles, CA$58,590
San Diego, CA$58,580
Oxnard, CA$57,670
Sacramento, CA$56,840
Stockton, CA$56,250
Riverside, CA$55,610
Yuba City, CA$55,210
Modesto, CA$55,040
Fresno, CA$54,170
Bakersfield, CA$53,170
Hanford, CA$52,920
Merced, CA$51,740
Visalia, CA$51,200
Redding, CA$51,090
Chico, CA$50,710
El Centro, CA$47,960
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Related jobs in San Luis Obispo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Public Safety Telecommunicator$90,930
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$79,790
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$77,500
Bill and Account Collector$64,970
Postal Service Clerk$64,290
Court$63,160
Eligibility Interviewer$61,510
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$60,040
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$59,970
Production$59,620
Salaries for every job in San Luis Obispo, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bookkeeping make an hour in San Luis Obispo?

The median hourly pay in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area is $28.16 ($58,570 a year).

Do bookkeepings make more in San Luis Obispo than the national average?

Yes: $58,570 against $50,670 nationally, 16% more.

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

The median in California is $59,230, so San Luis Obispo pays 1% less.

Where does San Luis Obispo rank for bookkeeping pay?

22 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a bookkeeping make starting out in San Luis Obispo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,240 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.