Economy & Jobs — San Luis Obispo County, California

Employment

Total Establishments9,006
Total Employees99,466
Avg Annual Employment121,958
Avg Annual Pay$61,334
Total Annual Wages$7,480,161,833
Annual Payroll (thousands)$5,488,741
Unemployment Rate4.9%

Income

Median Household Income$90,158
Poverty Rate12.6%
IRS Returns133,940
Total AGI (thousands)$13,128,690
Average AGI per Return$98,019

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$3,085,788,686
Per Capita$10,926
Population Basis282,424

Agriculture

Total Farms100
Land in Farms (acres)114,326
Avg Farm Size (acres)1,143
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants355
Fast Food285
Bars43
Coffee & Snacks119