Registered Nurses Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA: $216,740 Median Pay (May 2025 estimates)

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Median annual pay

$216,740 / year

122.2% above the national median

$93.73

Mean hourly wage

$194,950

Mean annual wage

22,930

Jobs in San Jose

$104.20

Median hourly wage

Registered Nurses pay in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA: the full picture

Registered Nurses in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA earn a median of $216,740 per year ($104.20 per hour), based on May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The mean annual wage is $194,950, across an estimated 22,930 jobs. That puts San Jose 122.2% above the national median of $97,550 for registered nurses.

Measure	Pay
Mean hourly wage	$93.73
Median annual wage	$216,740
Mean annual wage	$194,950
Median hourly wage	$104.20
Total employment	22,930

How San Jose compares

Median annual pay for registered nurses across the areas we track. The national median is included for reference.

San Jose

$216,740

San Francisco

$186,610

California

$140,270

Hawaii

$136,320

Oregon

$129,010

Frequently asked questions

How much does a RN make in San Jose?

The median annual wage is $216,740 ($104.20/hour). The mean is $194,950 per year.

Is San Jose a good place for registered nurses pay-wise?

San Jose pays 122.2% above the national median ($97,550), with about 22,930 jobs in the area.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), retrieved 2026-10-09. They are survey estimates, not job offers.

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Sources & methodology. All figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates (released April 2026), retrieved 2026-10-09. "Median" is the 50th percentile — half of workers earn more, half earn less. "Mean" is the arithmetic average. Annual figures assume full-time, year-round work (2,080 hours). Employment estimates exclude the self-employed. Figures are rounded survey estimates, not job offers — actual pay varies by employer, shift, experience, and certifications.