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 Transplant Surgery. Travel roles are currently paying $3,689/wk which is 20% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in San Jose include House Supervisor with average pay of $3,501/wk, First Assist with average pay of $3,404/wk and OR Scrub RN with average pay of $3,404/wk.

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Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,936/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in San Jose, CA is $2,936 per week. This is 14% higher than the California average of $2,519.

Last updated on May 17, 2026. Based on 50 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,936/week

San Jose, CA

26% higher than the US average.

$2,519/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,164/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in San Jose Compare to Other Cities

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San Francisco, California

$2,648/week

This is 11% lower than the San Jose average of $2,936.

Lodi, California

$2,142/week

This is 37% lower than the San Jose average of $2,936.

Davis, California

$2,680/week

This is 10% lower than the San Jose average of $2,936.

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
OR - Operating Room	$3,160	$3,268
Radiology	$3,053	$3,053
CVOR	$2,912	$2,912

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
TalentBurst, Inc	$3,374	$3,374
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA	$3,079	$3,268
TNAA TotalMed RN	$3,061	$3,192
Olaro	$3,020	$3,020
Trustaff	$2,995	$2,995
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing	$2,982	$2,982
TRS Healthcare	$2,980	$2,980
AHS Staffing	$2,972	$2,972
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions Regional	$2,912	$2,912
MedPro Healthcare Staffing	$2,910	$2,910