LPN Salary California
Across 15 live LPN Salary California listings in California, median advertised pay is $114K (75th percentile $136K), based on the 16 that state a salary; California ranks 3rd of 22 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Sutter Health (7), Alta Med (2), Astrana Health (1).
15+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 2, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 16 roles pay ~$114k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
16 jobs · 9 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
16 jobs · 9 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Licensed Vocational Nurse II, Family Medicine
Sutter HealthScotts Valley, California, United States
Licensed Vocational Nurse II, Family Medicine
Sutter HealthSanta Cruz, California, United States
Licensed Vocational Nurse II (IV Certified), Family Medicine
Licensed Vocational Nurse Case Manager
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
Licensed Vocational Nurse II, Family Medicine
Licensed Vocational Nurse II, Family and Internal Medicine
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Licensed Practical Nurse Pay in California: Live Market and State Comparison
Live licensed practical nurse listings in California today, then California against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 15
- Live median
- $114k
- 75th $136k · n=16
- 12-mo median
- $78k
- Pay rank
- #3 of 22
- Work-life
- 5.1/10 · #13
- 12-mo postings
- 75
Licensed Practical Nurse roles in California advertise $11k above the $67k median across the 22 states we can measure, where Washington leads at $92k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs CA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | $78k | — | 5.1/10 | 75 |
| Washington#1 | $92k | +$14k | 5.5/10 | 12 |
| Maryland#2 | $83k | +$5k | 6.2/10 | 20 |
| Oregonborders | $76k | −$2k | 6.1/10 | 6 |
| Tennessee#5 | $75k | −$3k | 5.0/10 | 29 |
| New Jersey#6 | $71k | −$6k | 4.4/10 | 16 |
| Nevadaborders | $69k | −$8k | 4.3/10 | 12 |
| Arizonaborders | $66k | −$12k | 5.9/10 | 12 |
“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 22 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 2, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Sutter Health (7), Alta Med (2)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Up Lift (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About LPN Salary California.
How much do licensed practical nurses earn in California?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of licensed practical nurses. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid licensed practical nurse jobs available?
Yes — about 6% of current licensed practical nurses listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which licensed practical nurse jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every licensed practical nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 6% with no on-call and 53% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in California right now?
Employers currently hiring for licensed practical nurse roles include Sutter Health, Alta Med, PACS, Cen Exel, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many licensed practical nurse jobs in California are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 15 licensed practical nurses positions in California listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in LPN Salary California
Alta Med2 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Astrana Health1 open role here · WLB 69/100
Cen Exel1 open role here · WLB 63/100Kaiser Permanente1 open role here · WLB 57/100
- LLifemoves1 open role here
Odyssey Behavioral Group1 open role here · WLB 56/100
PACS1 open role here · WLB 79/100