Engineering Professor salary in San Luis Obispo, CA
Based on 30 certified H-1B filings in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Assistant Professor of Engineering
Median salary$111,120
Middle 50%$83.5k–$111.3k
vs. national median+11%comparison median $100,000
Filings30FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $79,200 |
| 25th | $83,490 |
| 50th (median) | $111,120 |
| 75th | $111,348 |
| 90th | $117,612 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $92,000 | $89,748 | $92,000 | 11 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2023 | $98,616 | $87,828 | $102,003 | 12 |
| FY2024 | $99,882 | $77,445 | $112,752 | 14 |
| FY2025 | $110,928 | $82,878 | $111,522 | 15 |
| FY2026 | $111,312 | $85,200 | $111,312 | 15 |
Cost of living
San Luis Obispo's median Engineering Professor salary of $111,120 is worth about $102,300 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; San Luis Obispo = 108.6).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo | $111,120 | 30 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.