Travel Nurse Salary Guide: San Luis Obispo, CA

Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,796/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in San Luis Obispo, CA is $2,796 per week. This is 22% higher than the California average of $2,177.

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

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

$2,796/week

San Luis Obispo, CA

18% higher than the US average.

$2,177/week

California

6% lower than the US average.

$2,301/week

United States

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

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Bakersfield, California

$2,910/week

This is 4% higher than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,796.

Los Angeles, California

$2,424/week

This is 15% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,796.

Oakland, California

$3,672/week

This is 24% higher than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,796.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in San Luis Obispo?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Manager$3,580$3,903
Labor and Delivery$3,523$4,039
Surgical ICU Stepdown$2,915$3,747
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in San Luis Obispo?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
3B Healthcare Inc.$3,115$3,115
Triage Staffing$3,055$3,713
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$3,054$3,094
Travel Nurses, Inc.$2,961$2,961
Trustaff$2,959$3,089
Springboard Healthcare$2,807$2,807
Medical Solutions$2,796$2,796
Skyline Med Staff Home Health$2,763$2,763
First Connect Health$2,738$4,039
Olaro$2,701$2,833

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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