Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: San Luis Obispo, CA
Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$49.31/hour
The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in San Luis Obispo, CA is $49.31 per hour. This is 56% lower than the California average of $77.06.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in San Luis Obispo, CA compared to State and National Averages
$49.31/hour
San Luis Obispo, CA
2% lower than the US average.
$77.06/hour
California
34% higher than the US average.
$50.49/hour
United States
How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in San Luis Obispo Compare to Other Cities
How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in San Luis Obispo Compare to Other Cities
Salt Lake City, Utah
$48/hour
This is 3% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $49.31.
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
$56/hour
This is 13% higher than the San Luis Obispo average of $49.31.
Fort Collins, Colorado
$54/hour
This is 9% higher than the San Luis Obispo average of $49.31.
What cities in California pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
Only Riverside, California reports pay data for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses, averaging $73 per hour. Riverside, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $82. For comparison, the San Luis Obispo, CA average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Riverside, California pays 48% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside, California | $73 | $82 |
Last updated on October 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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