Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$28.96/hour
The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in California is $28.96 per hour. This is 13% lower than the US average of $32.80.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$28.96/hour
California
13% lower than the US average.
$32.80/hour
United States
Last updated on July 14, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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View job details for Supervisor - Outpatient LPN / LVN
Staff Position
Supervisor - Outpatient LPN / LVN
- Beverly Hills Cancer Center
- Beverly Hills, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$70K-92K/year
approximately $33-45/hrPosted 6 days ago
View job details for Assistant - Outpatient LPN / LVN
Staff Position
Assistant - Outpatient LPN / LVN
- Beverly Hills Cancer Center
- Beverly Hills, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$30-41/hour
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for Level II - Outpatient LPN / LVN
Staff Position
Level II - Outpatient LPN / LVN
- Beverly Hills Cancer Center
- Beverly Hills, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$30-41/hour
Posted 6 days ago
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