California

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$82,340
+22.8% vs national
Hourly Wage
$39.59
 
10th Percentile
$64,390
Entry level
90th Percentile
$100,450
Senior level
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Salary Range

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in California earn between $64,390 and $100,450, with a mean of $82,340. The national average for this role is $67,053.

$82,340 mean
10th Percentile$64,39090th Percentile$100,450

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$82,340
National Average$67,053
Washington$83,900
Oregon$81,420
Rhode Island$80,120
Alaska$80,000
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.