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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$79,750
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.3% vs 2024
$82,340
Mean Salary
$79,750
Median Salary
$38.34
Hourly Rate
82,850 people work as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in California
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in California earn a median salary of $79,750 per year ($6,645/month).
This is 19.5% above the national average of $66,740.
California ranks #6 out of 51 states for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay.
Approximately 82,850 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 3.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
Top Skills
Service Orientation
4.12
Social Perceptiveness
4.0
Coordination
4.0
Active Listening
3.88
Speaking
3.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
3.99
English Language
3.9
Psychology
3.71
Medicine and Dentistry
3.69
Administration and Management
3.3
Typical Education: Some College Courses
(38.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in California
Salaries for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in California range from $64,390 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $100,450 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $74,840 and $93,720.
Median $79,750
P10: $64,390P25: $74,840P75: $93,720P90: $100,450
10th
$64,390
25th
$74,840
Median
$79,750
75th
$93,720
90th
$100,450
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$64,390
$30.96
$5,365
25th Percentile
$74,840
$35.98
$6,236
Median (50th)
$79,750
$38.34
$6,645
75th Percentile
$93,720
$45.06
$7,810
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$100,450
$48.29
$8,370
Note: The mean (average) salary of $82,340 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#6
California ranks #6 of 51 states
$66,740
National avg. for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make in California?
The median annual salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in California is $79,750 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $82,340.
What is the salary range for a Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in California?
Salaries for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in California range from $64,390 at the 10th percentile to $100,450 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $74,840 and $93,720.
What is the starting salary for a Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in California?
Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses positions in California typically start around $64,390 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $74,840 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 82,850 people are employed as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in California is approximately $38.34 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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