Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in California
In California, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn a median of $77,170 per year.
Median (California)
$77,170
Bottom 10%
$62,390
Top 10%
$99,840
Employed in California
79,610
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn a median of $77,170 — 24% above the national median of $62,340. Locally the range runs $62,390 to $99,840. About 79,610 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #4 of 54 states for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses pay — roughly the 94th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Washington, $79,700) by 3%. State employment of about 79,610 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$62,340
US bottom 10%
$47,960
US top 10%
$80,510
Skills that move pay in this role
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Writing
- Learning Strategies
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