Travel Nurse Salary Guide: San Luis Obispo, CA

Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,712/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in San Luis Obispo, CA is $2,712 per week. This is 6% higher than the California average of $2,540.

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on 721 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,712/week

San Luis Obispo, CA

19% higher than the US average.

$2,540/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

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

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Bakersfield, California

$2,555/week

This is 6% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,712.

Oxnard, California

$2,427/week

This is 12% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,712.

Glendale, California

$2,355/week

This is 15% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,712.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in San Luis Obispo?

First Assist, OR Circulate, and OR Scrub RN earn the most among Travel Nursing specialties in San Luis Obispo, CA, all averaging $3,249 per week. First Assist also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,531. For comparison, the San Luis Obispo, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,712 per week — First Assist, OR Circulate, and OR Scrub RN earn 20% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
First Assist$3,249$3,531
OR Circulate$3,249$3,531
OR Scrub RN$3,249$3,531
OR - Operating Room$3,223$3,531
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in San Luis Obispo?

JEDY Network pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,475 per week, followed by ProKatchers ($3,270) and Tripod Partners USA ($3,261). Care Career has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,531. For comparison, the San Luis Obispo, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,712 per week — JEDY Network pays 28% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
JEDY Network$3,475$3,475
ProKatchers$3,270$3,492
Tripod Partners USA$3,261$3,261
Bestica$3,241$3,432
Express Healthcare Staffing Travel$3,240$3,240
3B Healthcare Inc.$3,220$3,220
LanceSoft$3,192$3,400
Solomon Page$3,069$3,269
Care Career$3,046$3,531
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,997$2,997

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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