salary$95,320 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,320per year
Top pay (top 10%)$113,220per year
Jobs in the area3,290people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford San Jose?
Expensive. Rent of $3,046 a month takes 38.3% of the median licensed practical nurse salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in San Jose, CA?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area is $95,320 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $77,320 and $113,220.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in San Jose?
Typical rent of $3,046 a month takes 38.3% of the median licensed practical nurse salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.