Registered Nurse Salary Guide: San Jose, CA
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$67.67/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in San Jose, CA is $67.67 per hour. This is 16% lower than the California average of $78.60.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in San Jose, CA compared to State and National Averages
$67.67/hour
San Jose, CA
25% higher than the US average.
$78.60/hour
California
35% higher than the US average.
$50.70/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in San Jose Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in San Jose Compare to Other Cities
Fresno, California
$68/hour
This is equal to the San Jose average
Salt Lake City, Utah
$45/hour
This is 50% lower than the San Jose average of $67.67.
Phoenix, Arizona
$50/hour
This is 36% lower than the San Jose average of $67.67.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in San Jose?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered 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 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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