Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in California
Also called: Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in California earn a median of $79,750 a year, +24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,750
- vs. U.S. median
- +24% ($64,400)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 82,850
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,390; the top 10% earn over $100,450. Nationally the range is $49,740 to $83,440.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Registered Nurses$140,270 median in California
- Critical Care Nurses$140,270 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Acute Care Nurses$140,270 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Medical Assistants$49,660 median in California
- Midwives$75,800 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$203,840 median in California
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in California
How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in California?
The median is $79,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,390 and the top 10% earn over $100,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+24% vs. the national median of $64,400). Living costs are not included.