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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in San Luis Obispo?

$51,010a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area. That is $24.52 an hour or $4,251 a month.

Hourly
$24.52
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
53 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,130Median: $51,010Highest 10%: $72,560
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,130$17.85
25th$44,090$21.20
Median$51,010$24.52
75th$60,160$28.92
90th$72,560$34.88

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

San Jose, CA$62,940
San Francisco, CA$62,110
Napa, CA$58,810
Santa Rosa, CA$57,720
Santa Cruz, CA$57,510
Salinas, CA$57,340
Vallejo, CA$56,270
San Diego, CA$55,380
Modesto, CA$55,140
Sacramento, CA$55,020
Hanford, CA$54,170
Oxnard, CA$54,170
Stockton, CA$53,770
Los Angeles, CA$53,550
Riverside, CA$52,920
Visalia, CA$51,910
Santa Maria, CA$51,800
Merced, CA$51,710
Yuba City, CA$51,480
Bakersfield, CA$50,960
Fresno, CA$50,100
Redding, CA$49,940
Chico, CA$49,810
El Centro, CA$49,150
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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 secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in San Luis Obispo?

The median hourly pay in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area is $24.52 ($51,010 a year).

Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in San Luis Obispo than the national average?

Yes: $51,010 against $47,540 nationally, 7% more.

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

The median in California is $55,400, so San Luis Obispo pays 8% less.

Where does San Luis Obispo rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

53 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in San Luis Obispo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,560 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.