Healthcare San Jose, CA Pop. 1,013,240

Registered Nurse Salary in San Jose, California

The median registered nurse salary in San Jose, CA is $142,947 per year, which is 76.0% above the national median and 20.5% above the California state average.

City Median
$142,947
vs State Avg
+$24,366
vs National
+$61,727
Cost of Living
168%

Registered Nurse Salary in San Jose by Experience

In San Jose, an entry-level registered nurse earns around $102,080, while experienced professionals earn up to $202,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 168% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$102,080
+$44,080 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$144,320
+$62,320 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$202,400
+$87,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in San Jose, CA

Percentile San Jose
10th Percentile $101,024
25th Percentile $117,568
Median (50th) $142,947
75th Percentile $177,936
90th Percentile $212,608

Registered Nurse Salary in Other California Cities

San Francisco, CA
$154,318
Pop. 873,965
Los Angeles, CA
$125,079
Pop. 3,898,747
San Diego, CA
$121,830
Pop. 1,386,932
Sacramento, CA
$102,337
Pop. 524,943

How to Become a Registered Nurse in San Jose

Education

Most registered nurse positions require a bachelor's degree. San Jose and the surrounding California area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentMedication AdministrationCritical ThinkingCommunicationEMR SystemsBLS/ACLS

Job Outlook

Nationally, registered nurse employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in San Jose may vary based on local industry and population growth.