The average salary for a licensed practical nurse in California is around $55,770 per year.
Avg Salary
Licensed practical nurses earn an average yearly salary of $55,770.
Wages typically start from $41,000 and go up to $75,050.
25% below national average Updated in 2018
Licensed practical nurse earnings by seniority
Top-level licensed practical nurse earnings begin at:
$36.08 per hour
$75,050 per year
Senior-level licensed practical nurse earnings begin at:
$30.92 per hour
$64,310 per year
Mid-level licensed practical nurse earnings begin at:
$26.81 per hour
$55,770 per year
Junior-level licensed practical nurse earnings begin at:
$22.56 per hour
$46,920 per year
Starting level licensed practical nurse earnings begin at:
$19.71 per hour
$41,000 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Licensed practical nurse salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $58,960 |
| Massachusetts | $57,450 |
| Connecticut | $57,060 |
| New Jersey | $56,750 |
| Nevada | $56,360 |
| California | $55,770 |
| Washington | $55,650 |
| Maryland | $54,020 |
| Oregon | $53,680 |
| Delaware | $53,660 |
| Alaska | $53,195 |
| District of Columbia | $53,020 |
| New Hampshire | $51,910 |
| Colorado | $51,550 |
| Arizona | $51,171 |
| Hawaii | $49,360 |
| Vermont | $48,670 |
| New York | $48,620 |
| Michigan | $48,500 |
| New Mexico | $47,740 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $47,590 |
| Minnesota | $46,890 |
| Wyoming | $46,740 |
| Utah | $46,480 |
| Texas | $46,420 |
| North Dakota | $46,210 |
| Maine | $45,750 |
| Wisconsin | $45,310 |
| North Carolina | $44,830 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,635 |
| Montana | $44,260 |
| Florida | $44,210 |
| Idaho | $44,190 |
| Ohio | $43,430 |
| Nebraska | $43,420 |
| Virginia | $43,380 |
| Illinois | $43,170 |
| Missouri | $42,540 |
| Georgia | $41,890 |
| South Carolina | $41,310 |
| Oklahoma | $41,100 |
| Tennessee | $39,530 |
| Kentucky | $39,313 |
| Louisiana | $38,810 |
| South Dakota | $38,510 |
| Iowa | $38,353 |
| Alabama | $38,010 |
| Indiana | $37,906 |
| Kansas | $37,781 |
| Mississippi | $37,360 |
| Arkansas | $36,920 |
| West Virginia | $36,090 |
| Guam | $34,470 |
| Puerto Rico | $21,500 |
How do licensed practical nurse salaries compare to similar careers?
Licensed practical nurses earn about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than occupational therapist assistants but more than surgical assistants.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Occupational therapist assistant salary | $70K |
| Health educator salary | $56K |
| Psychiatric technician salary | $68K |
| Physical therapist assistant salary | $68K |
| Surgical technologist salary | $60K |
| Licensed practical nurse salary | $56K |
| Hearing aid specialist salary | $56K |
| Medical records technician salary | $47K |
| Ophthalmic medical technologist salary | $45K |
| Surgical assistant salary | $45K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)