Travel Nurse Salary Guide: San Jose, CA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,947/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in San Jose, CA is $2,947 per week. This is 14% higher than the California average of $2,545.
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on 670 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in San Jose, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,947/week
San Jose, CA
25% higher than the US average.
$2,545/week
California
13% higher than the US average.
$2,204/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in San Jose Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in San Jose Compare to Other Cities
Oakland, California
$2,827/week
This is 4% lower than the San Jose average of $2,947.
San Francisco, California
$2,641/week
This is 12% lower than the San Jose average of $2,947.
Modesto, California
$2,694/week
This is 9% lower than the San Jose average of $2,947.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in San Jose?
PACU - Post Anesthesia Care earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in San Jose, CA, averaging $3,413 per week, followed by NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care ($3,320) and Labor and Delivery ($3,157). Labor and Delivery has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,834. For comparison, the San Jose, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,947 per week — PACU - Post Anesthesia Care earns 16% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| PACU - Post Anesthesia Care | $3,413 | $3,418 |
| NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care | $3,320 | $3,334 |
| Labor and Delivery | $3,157 | $3,834 |
| Surgical ICU Stepdown | $3,125 | $3,366 |
| Oncology | $3,036 | $3,105 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in San Jose?
Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,834 per week, followed by Titan Nurse Staffing ($3,345) and Genie Healthcare ($3,326). For comparison, the San Jose, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,947 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 30% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Compunnel Healthcare | $3,834 | $3,834 |
| Titan Nurse Staffing | $3,345 | $3,345 |
| Genie Healthcare | $3,326 | $3,806 |
| Pulse Healthcare Services | $3,304 | $3,304 |
| OneStaff Medical | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Solomon Page | $3,293 | $3,473 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $3,268 | $3,544 |
| American Traveler | $3,261 | $3,450 |
| Stability Healthcare | $3,234 | $3,447 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $3,223 | $3,354 |
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
L&D RN
- San Jose, California
- Good Samaritan Hospital
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 24 others
UP TO $3,100/wk
Estimated pay packageLabor & Delivery Registered Nurse
- San Jose, CA
- Compunnel Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$3,834/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
- San Jose, CA
- Genie Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$3,806/week
Estimated pay packageLabor & Delivery RN
- San Jose, CA
- Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$3,544/week
Estimated pay packageLabor & Delivery RN
- San Jose, CA
- Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$3,544/week
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