Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in California (2026)

Complete salary breakdown for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s in California, including experience levels, metro areas, and employer types.

Median Salary
$75610
Hourly Rate
$36.35
Salary Range
$45670 - $85000
Compared to National Average
+26.6%
Compared to State Average
Varies by region

Salary by Experience

Salary Range

Base$75,610
10th$41,103
25th$42,245
50th$45,670
75th$49,095
90th$50,237

Salaries by Experience Level

Experience LevelSalary
Entry Level$45,670
Mid Career$65,000
Experienced$85,000

Salary by City

CityMetro AreaMedian Salary90th PercentileCost of Living Index
Los Angeles-Long Beach-AnaheimLos Angeles-Long Beach-AnaheimLos Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim78000101400100
San Francisco-Oakland-HaywardSan Francisco-Oakland-HaywardSan Francisco-Oakland-Hayward85000110500100
San Diego-CarlsbadSan Diego-CarlsbadSan Diego-Carlsbad7400096200100
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-ArcadeSacramento--Roseville--Arden-ArcadeSacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade7200093600100

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