Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: San Jose, CA
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$67.67/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in San Jose, CA is $67.67 per hour. This is 18% lower than the California average of $79.54.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in San Jose, CA compared to State and National Averages
$67.67/hour
San Jose, CA
29% higher than the US average.
$79.54/hour
California
39% higher than the US average.
$48.29/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in San Jose Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in San Jose Compare to Other Cities
Burbank, California
$68/hour
This is equal to the San Jose average
Pasadena, California
$51/hour
This is 33% lower than the San Jose average of $67.67.
Los Angeles, California
$51/hour
This is 33% lower than the San Jose average of $67.67.
What cities in California pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Los Gatos, California, Mountain View, California, and Palo Alto, California pay Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, along with 4 others, all averaging $68 per hour. Los Gatos, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $95. For comparison, the San Jose, CA average for Registered Nurses is $68 per hour, roughly in line with Los Gatos, California, Mountain View, California, and Palo Alto, California.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Gatos, California | $68 | $95 |
| Mountain View, California | $68 | $95 |
| Palo Alto, California | $68 | $95 |
| San Jose, California | $68 | $95 |
| Santa Clara, California | $68 | $95 |
| Campbell, California | $68 | $95 |
| Stanford, California | $68 | $95 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in San Jose?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $114 per hour. For comparison, the San Jose, CA average for Registered Nurses is $68 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 69% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $114 | $114 |
Last updated on October 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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