Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in California
Based on 80K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$77,170
$37.101/hr
vs National Average
$63,623
+21.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$62K – $100K
80K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Licensed Practical Nurse in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,390 |
| 25th percentile | $68,960 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $77,170 |
| 75th percentile | $85,700 |
| 90th percentile | $99,840 |
Historical Salary Trend — Licensed Practical Nurse in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $66,090 |
| 2023 | $75,610 |
| 2024 | $77,170 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $66,090 | $54,982 |
| 2023 | $75,610 | $60,153 |
| 2024 | $77,170 | $63,623 |