Nurse Practitioners Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $225,730 +74.7% vs national
Median hourly $108.52
10th percentile $159,020
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,280
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $159,020
    25th
    $201,090
    50th (median)
    $225,730

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 143% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 43% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270
    California $166,610

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270
    California $166,610

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in San Jose, CA is $108.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $136.25 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in San Jose, CA is 74.7% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in San Jose?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $159,020 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $201,090.