salary$216,740 a year$104 an hour · median pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$124,140per year
Top pay (top 10%)$235,190per year
Jobs in the area22,930people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Santa Clara?
Cheap. Rent of $3,309 a month takes 18.3% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Santa Clara, CA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area is $216,740 a year ($104 an hour). Most earn between $124,140 and $235,190.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Santa Clara?
Typical rent of $3,309 a month takes 18.3% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.