Travel Nurse Salary Guide: San Jose, CA

Q: What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in San Jose?

The highest paying specialty in San Jose is Care Manager. Travel roles are currently paying $3,845/wk which is 24% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in San Jose include Administrative with average pay of $3,532/wk, Manager with average pay of $3,482/wk and CVPICU with average pay of $3,427/wk.

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Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,923/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in San Jose, CA is $2,923 per week. This is 9% higher than the California average of $2,673.

Last updated on January 7, 2026. Based on 379 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,923/week

San Jose, CA

26% higher than the US average.

$2,673/week

California

20% higher than the US average.

$2,150/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in San Jose Compare to Other Cities

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Santa Clara, California

$3,403/week

This is 14% higher than the San Jose average of $2,923.

Burlingame, California

$3,114/week

This is 6% higher than the San Jose average of $2,923.

Oakland, California

$3,144/week

This is 7% higher than the San Jose average of $2,923.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in San Jose?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
CVICU	$3,155	$3,155

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Secure Nursing Service LLC	$3,773	$3,773
Fastaff Travel Nursing	$3,523	$4,250
Compunnel Healthcare	$3,507	$3,666
MediPro	$3,430	$3,430
TheraEX Staffing Services	$3,397	$3,630
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing	$3,288	$3,288
Fusion Medical Staffing-Home Health	$3,261	$3,261
Synergy Medical Staffing	$3,210	$3,540
United Staffing Solutions	$3,200	$3,200
Bestica	$3,153	$3,290