Metro profile · CBSA 41940
Healthcare wages in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
45 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
5 active disasters in California· Chemical · Fire
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- 2-7 FIRE
- BAIN FIRE
- CANYON FIRE
- + 2 more declarations
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
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COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
$3,438/mo
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
$252/day
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
71
Across 45 roles
Every healthcare occupation in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
45 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | physician | $700,850 | $658,799 | 84 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $216,740 | $203,736 | 84 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $198,950 | $187,013 | 81 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $154,850 | $145,559 | 81 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $206,350 | $193,969 | 81 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $176,950 | $166,333 | 79 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $149,680 | $140,699 | 79 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $173,150 | $162,761 | 78 |
| Orderlies | support | $65,790 | $61,843 | 77 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $231,560 | $217,666 | 77 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $223,640 | $210,222 | 75 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $106,840 | $100,430 | 75 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $75,490 | $70,961 | 75 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $101,670 | $95,570 | 75 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $74,600 | $70,124 | 73 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $95,320 | $89,601 | 72 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $192,160 | $180,630 | 72 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $351,760 | $330,654 | 71 |
| Audiologists | allied | $133,910 | $125,875 | 71 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $199,040 | $187,098 | 71 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $67,280 | $63,243 | 71 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $97,190 | $91,359 | 71 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $132,720 | $124,757 | 70 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $136,870 | $128,658 | 70 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $139,000 | $130,660 | 70 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $347,870 | $326,998 | 70 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $61,940 | $58,224 | 70 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $50,690 | $47,649 | 69 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $56,840 | $53,430 | 69 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $84,870 | $79,778 | 69 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.