Nurse Manager Salary Guide: San Luis Obispo, CA

Q: What cities in California pay the most for Nurse Managers?

Modesto is currently the highest paying city in California for Nurse Manager jobs, paying up to $89/hr. This is 37% higher than the average pay for Nurse Manager roles in California. Other top paying cities include Los Angeles, paying up to $97/hr, Palm Springs, paying up to $74/hr, and Bakersfield, paying up to $86/hr.

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Average Nurse Manager Salary

$49.31/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Manager in San Luis Obispo, CA is $49.31 per hour. This is 43% lower than the California average of $70.58.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Nurse Manager salaries in San Luis Obispo, CA compared to State and National Averages

$49.31/hour

San Luis Obispo, CA

18% higher than the US average.

$70.58/hour

California

43% higher than the US average.

$40.54/hour

United States

How Nurse Manager Salaries in San Luis Obispo Compare to Other Cities

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Modesto, California

$78/hour

This is 37% higher than the San Luis Obispo average of $49.31.

Palm Springs, California

$73/hour

This is 33% higher than the San Luis Obispo average of $49.31.

Portland, Oregon

$46/hour

This is 7% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $49.31.

What cities in California pay the most for Nurse Managers?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Modesto, California	$78	$89
Palm Springs, California	$73	$74

Last updated on January 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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