Average Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$3,022/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse in San Luis Obispo, CA is $3,022 per week. This is 27% higher than the US average of $2,206.

Last updated on October 9, 2026. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse salaries in San Luis Obispo, CA compared to State and National Averages

$3,022/week

San Luis Obispo, CA

27% higher than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

How Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in San Luis Obispo Compare to Other Cities

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Torrance, California

$2,369/week

This is 13% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,683.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$2,337/week

This is 15% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,683.

Redding, California

$2,466/week

This is 9% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,683.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses?

Santa Clara, California pays Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,334 per week, followed by Los Angeles, California ($3,327) and Torrance, California ($2,400). For comparison, the California average for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $3,022 per week — Santa Clara, California pays 10% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Clara, California$3,334$3,334
Los Angeles, California$3,327$3,327
Torrance, California$2,400$2,452

Last updated on October 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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