CA · Updated October 15, 2026

Healthcare jobs in Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, California: 23 open roles with published pay from 4 employers; 2 hospitals in the CMS directory. Your free Shift Report adds named employers, pay and the roles open near Palo Alto.

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What healthcare pays in Palo Alto

ProfessionTypical range / hrMedian / hrPostings
Registered Nurse$95–$112$103.758
Physician Assistant$79–$115$104.305
Pharmacist$85–$110$97.432
Clinical Social Worker$59–$67$63.022

Pay employers published, collected October 15, 2026.

Hiring now in Palo Alto

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Radiologic Technologist

Stanford Children's Health · Palo Alto, CA

$66.78–$74.90/ hour
  • Full-time
  • Req 101912684496
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

PICU Clinical Nurse Specialist

Stanford Children's Health · Palo Alto, CA

$90.19–$112.73/ hour
  • Full-time
  • Req 101718869968
Top 25% payNew this week
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Who is hiring in Palo Alto

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hr
Stanford Children's Health17$103.75
Veterans Health Administration3$97.43
One Medical2$86.92
Johnson & Johnson1$49.40

Hospitals in Palo Alto

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Palo Alto Va Medical Center
3801 Miranda Avenue, 94304		Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hsp At Stanford
725 Welch Road, 94304		Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo

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

License and tax basics

California is not in the compact as of October 15, 2026, so work in Palo Alto needs a California license by endorsement. California taxes wage income, and rates and rules change, so use the current rate from your state tax agency. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply on top. If you work here on a travel assignment, your tax home decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free, and that is a question for your tax professional. Put your own rates into the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do healthcare workers make in Palo Alto?

Across 23 postings with published pay in Palo Alto, the median is $97.43 per hour, and typical ranges run from $69 to $111.

Do I need a California license to work in Palo Alto?

California is not in the compact as of October 15, 2026, so work in Palo Alto needs a California license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Does Valorem Health place staff in Palo Alto?

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How many hospitals are in Palo Alto?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Palo Alto, California.

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Pay report · RN near Palo Alto, CA
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Your RN pay reportPalo Alto, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 8 postings$103.75/ hr$90–$113
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$108.25/ hr$94–$123
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 16 postings$106.18/ hr$59–$119
  • Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 7 postings$85.12/ hr$73–$111

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$50Median$66.48High$79

536 RN postings with published pay in California, 518 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 536 RN roles

  1. RN Float PoolPer diem
    $103.83–$112.14/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, CA · posted today
  2. RN Physical RehabilitationPer diem
    $103.83–$112.14/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, CA · posted today

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