CA · San Diego · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Application Specialist jobs in San Diego, CA

1 open role with published pay is listed for San Diego. The CMS hospital directory lists 9 hospitals in San Diego. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near San Diego.

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What your pay buys in San Diego

  • Overall prices in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad run 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 79% above the U.S. average (index 179.3).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Hospitals in San Diego

CMS lists 9 hospitals in San Diego.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr
San Diego, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Va San Diego Healthcare System
San Diego, CA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego
San Diego, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Scripps Mercy Hospital
San Diego, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Sharp Memorial Hospital
San Diego, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Nmc San Diego
San Diego, CA
Acute Care - Department of DefenseGovernment and federalNot ratedYes
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego
San Diego, CA
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo
Aurora San Diego
San Diego, CA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
San Diego, CA
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Clinical Application Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
La Mesa, CA7 mi—60,767
Santee, CA9 mi—59,104

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Clinical application specialists train clinicians on systems and devices and support their use in practice.

  • Clinical background such as RN or imaging technologist
  • Product or application training experience
  • Willingness to travel for many roles

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Who is hiring clinical application specialists in San Diego?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in San Diego. Your free report adds named employers and pay near San Diego.

Do I need a California license to work in San Diego as a clinical application specialist?

Clinical background such as RN or imaging technologist. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • MedtronicLos Angeles, CA · 3 postings$52.88/ hr$42–$65
  • Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 3 postings$65.99/ hr$54–$78
  • MedtronicLubbock, TX · 4 postings$45.67/ hr$37–$55
  • MedtronicColumbia, SC · 3 postings$35.82/ hr$34–$55

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2What they are offering now

Low$39Median$51.14High$65

4 Clinical Apps postings with published pay in California, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 Clinical Apps roles

  1. Senior Radiology Clinical Specialist - West CoastPermanent
    $90k–$136k/ year
    Medtronic · Los Angeles, CA · posted today
  2. Senior Clinical Specialist, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) - Los Angeles, CAPermanent
    $88k–$132k/ year
    Medtronic · Los Angeles, CA · posted 6 days ago

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