Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: San Luis Obispo, CA
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$49.31/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in San Luis Obispo, CA is $49.31 per hour. This is 42% lower than the California average of $70.17.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in San Luis Obispo, CA compared to State and National Averages
$49.31/hour
San Luis Obispo, CA
3% lower than the US average.
$70.17/hour
California
28% higher than the US average.
$50.71/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in San Luis Obispo Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in San Luis Obispo Compare to Other Cities
Fresno, California
$68/hour
This is 27% higher than the San Luis Obispo average of $49.31.
Sparks, Nevada
$38/hour
This is 30% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $49.31.
Salt Lake City, Utah
$34/hour
This is 46% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $49.31.
What cities in California pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Clovis, California pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $78 per hour, followed by Fresno, California ($68) and Los Gatos, California ($68). Clovis, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $105. For comparison, the San Luis Obispo, CA average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Clovis, California pays 57% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis, California | $78 | $105 |
| Fresno, California | $68 | $94 |
| Los Gatos, California | $68 | $95 |
| Palo Alto, California | $68 | $95 |
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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