Licensed Practical Nurse salary in California
The median licensed practical nurse in California earns $37.10 an hour, or $77,170 a year. That’s $7.13 above the national median, ranking #4 of 51.
- Median hourly$37.10
- Median yearly$77,170
- Bottom 10% earn under$30.00/hr
- Top 10% earn over$48.00/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$38.02
- LPN/LVNs employed79,610
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, California, occupation 29-2061. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all LPN/LVNs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in California
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $67.47/hr | $140,330/yr |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $22.32/hr | $46,420/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $80.10/hr | $166,610/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open LPN/LVN jobs in California
- LVN-Prompt Care (Per Diem, Temporary, Days)Enloe HealthChico, CA$33.98–$43.50/hrLPN/LVNPer diem / PRNDays
- LVN-Prompt Care (Full-Time, Temporary, Varied)Enloe HealthChico, CA$33.98–$43.50/hrLPN/LVNFull-time
- Licensed Vocational NurseDaVita Kidney CareLos Alamitos, CA$27–$40/hrLPN/LVNDialysisFull-time
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (IV Certified), Shared StaffSutter HealthCalifornia$39.17–$54.83/hrLPN/LVNFull-time
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (IV Certified), Urgent CareSutter HealthCalifornia$41.13–$57.57/hrLPN/LVNFull-time
- LVN I - Cancer Center LA Infusion - Full Time - 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)Keck Medicine of USCLos Angeles, CA$30.16–$47.01/hrLPN/LVNOncologyFull-timeDays