Average Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$2,916/week

The average salary for a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in San Luis Obispo, CA is $2,916 per week. This is 6% higher than the California average of $2,744.

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,916/week

San Luis Obispo, CA

24% higher than the US average.

$2,744/week

California

20% higher than the US average.

$2,205/week

United States

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

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Bakersfield, California

$2,561/week

This is 6% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,718.

Oxnard, California

$2,452/week

This is 11% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,718.

Glendale, California

$2,350/week

This is 16% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,718.

Average Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses?

San Leandro, California pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,336 per week, followed by Santa Clara, California ($3,327) and San Jose, California ($3,320). Roseville, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,768. For comparison, the San Luis Obispo, CA average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,916 per week — San Leandro, California pays 14% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Leandro, California$3,336$3,600
Santa Clara, California$3,327$3,421
San Jose, California$3,320$3,334
Roseville, California$3,317$3,768
Vallejo, California$3,307$3,710
Oakland, California$3,290$3,470
Vacaville, California$3,273$3,442
Downey, California$3,243$3,400
Walnut Creek, California$3,201$3,251
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in San Luis Obispo?

Medlivo pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,916 per week, followed by AMN Healthcare Nursing ($2,399) and NuWest Travel Nursing ($2,111). For comparison, the San Luis Obispo, CA average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,916 per week, roughly in line with Medlivo.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Medlivo$2,916$2,916
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,399$2,399
NuWest Travel Nursing$2,111$2,111

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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