May 2025 OEWS estimate
Registered Nurse Salary in San Jose, CA
The median annual salary is $216,740, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$216,740
Mean annual salary
$194,950
Employment estimate
22,930
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $216,740 |
| Mean annual salary | $194,950 |
| 10th percentile | $124,140 |
| 25th percentile | $165,050 |
| 50th percentile | $216,740 |
| 75th percentile | $223,510 |
| 90th percentile | $235,190 |
Compared with the U.S.
- San Jose, CA median
- $216,740
- U.S. median
- $97,550
- Difference
- 122.2%
What the data shows
- Registered Nurses in San Jose, CA earn 122.2% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $165,050–$223,510.
- BLS estimates employment at 22,930 workers in this metro area.