Nurse Practitioners Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $156,840 +21.4% vs national
Median hourly $75.40
10th percentile $127,970
90th percentile $204,050
Employed locally 150
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $127,970
    25th
    $127,970
    50th (median)
    $156,840
    75th
    $173,130
    90th
    $204,050

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 168% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 68% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,880
    Pharmacists $170,480
    Dental Hygienists $121,100
    Physical Therapists $99,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in San Luis Obispo, CA is $75.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.25 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 21.4% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $127,970 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,970.