Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande is 140.
  • Nurse Practitioners in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande earn an average of $153,300 per year or $73.70 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Nurse Practitioners who work in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande is less than 1%.

Rankings for San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande

  • Ranks #6 in California for salary and #10 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #16 in California for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #6 in the nation for salary and #15 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #326 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to California

San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $153,300 or $73.70 per hour which is almost same as California average salary of $151,830.

AverageSan Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo GrandeCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$73.70$72.990.97%
Annual Salary$153,300$151,8300.97%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $153,300 or $73.70 per hour which is 29% more than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageSan Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo GrandeU.S.%
Hourly Wage$73.70$56.7529.87%
Annual Salary$153,300$118,04029.87%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande earns an average annual salary of $139,962 which compares to the California average annual salary of $151,830. per year.

Cost-of-living in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande is 10% higher than the California average, which means San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.

  • California average salary is $151,830.
  • California cost-of-living adjusted salary is $137,552.
  • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande average salary is $153,300.
  • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande cost-of-living adjusted salary is $139,962.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande$153,300109.53%$139,962
California$151,830110.38%$137,552
U.S.$118,040$118,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $130,800 and $182,220 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $182,250, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $102,290, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year14Under $102,290
15%2 – 4 years21$102,290 – $130,800
25%5 – 9 years35$130,800 – $160,440
25%10 – 14 years35$160,440 – $182,220
15%15 – 20 years21$160,440 – $182,250
10%20+ years14Above $182,250
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($37,900), LPNs ($68,940), and Registered Nurses ($122,730).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$153,300
Registered Nurses$122,730
LPNs$68,940
Nursing Assistants$37,900
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande is 140.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $153,300 per year or $73.70 per hour in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $139,962 per year or $67 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande are Nurse Practitioners($153,300), Registered Nurses($122,730), LPNs($68,940).


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