Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: La Mesa, CA

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Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$29.96/hour

The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in La Mesa, CA is $29.96 per hour. This is 34% lower than the California average of $40.19.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in La Mesa, CA compared to State and National Averages

$29.96/hour

La Mesa, CA

6% lower than the US average.

$40.19/hour

California

21% higher than the US average.

$31.65/hour

United States

How Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries in La Mesa Compare to Other Cities

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San Diego, California

$30/hour

This is equal to the La Mesa average

Denver, Colorado

$27/hour

This is 12% lower than the La Mesa average of $29.96.

Odessa, Texas

$22/hour

This is 36% lower than the La Mesa average of $29.96.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in La Mesa?

Only Pennant Services reports pay data for Licensed Practical Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. For comparison, the La Mesa, CA average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $30 per hour — Pennant Services pays 45% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Pennant Services	$44	$44

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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