Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: California
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 17% lower than the US average of $33.83.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$28.96/hour
California
17% lower than the US average.
$33.83/hour
United States
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Only Texas reports pay data for Licensed Practical Nurses, averaging $33 per hour. Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $35. For comparison, the California average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $29 per hour — Texas pays 15% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $33 | $35 |
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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