How much does a Jail Nurse make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Jail Nurse in San Jose, CA is $148,514. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $135,533 to $160,291, with most professionals earning between $123,715 and $171,013.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Jail Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $123,715 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $135,533 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $148,514 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $160,291 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $171,013 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25% $135,533 10% $123,715 90% $171,013 75% $160,291 $148,514 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Jail Nurse in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Jail Nurse ranges from $135,533 to $160,291 with the average base salary of $148,514. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $135,533 to $160,291 with the average total cash compensation of $148,514.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

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