Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: San Jose, CA

Q: What cities in California pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?

Modesto is currently the highest paying city in California for Emergency Department Nurse jobs, paying up to $97/hr. This is 21% higher than the average pay for Emergency Department Nurse roles in California. Other top paying cities include San Luis Obispo, paying up to $90/hr, Clovis, paying up to $97/hr, and Palm Springs, paying up to $80/hr.

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Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$67.67/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in San Jose, CA is $67.67 per hour. This is 22% lower than the California average of $82.54.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Emergency Department Nurse salaries in San Jose, CA compared to State and National Averages

$67.67/hour

San Jose, CA

30% higher than the US average.

$82.54/hour

California

43% higher than the US average.

$47.36/hour

United States

How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in San Jose Compare to Other Cities

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Reno, Nevada

$38/hour

This is 79% lower than the San Jose average of $67.67.

Las Vegas, Nevada

$68/hour

This is equal to the San Jose average

Ogden, Utah

$40/hour

This is 69% lower than the San Jose average of $67.67.

What cities in California pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Mountain View, California	$68	$95
Palo Alto, California	$68	$95
San Jose, California	$68	$95
Santa Clara, California	$68	$95

What are the highest paying Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in San Jose?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$114	$114

Last updated on August 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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