Careers · Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · California

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in California

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians. They work in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, and group homes, assisting with daily activities, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and helping with medical procedures for ill, injured, or disabled patients. In California the median pay is $79,750 a year, 24% above the national median of $64,400.

$79,750median pay in California, per year

$74,840–$93,720middle half earn

82,850employed in California

$64,400U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in California

385open roles like this on employer career sites, 40 in California or remote

17employers hiring

139posted in the last 7 days

FL · CA · NCwhere most openings are

Openings in California and remote

Bilingual/Spanish Speaking Licensed Practical Nurse · Cadence Health · Remote · Remote
Wound Care Nurse LVN – Regional Liaison · Skilled Wound Care · Sacramento, Sacramento County · $75,000–$90,000
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) · Veterans Health Administration · Fresno, California · $50595–$88819
Licensed Vocational Nurse SCI/Urology Outpatient · Veterans Health Administration · San Diego, California · $58741–$93292
PACT Licensed Vocational Nurse-Ukiah · Veterans Health Administration · Ukiah, California · $55416–$99242
Specialty Licensed Vocational Nurse-North Santa Rosa · Veterans Health Administration · Santa Rosa, California · $58187–$105899

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Service OrientationSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguagePsychologyMedicine and DentistryAdministration and ManagementEducation and Training

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses.

Licenses and training in California

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in other states

Washington · $83,150 Alaska · $80,800 Oregon · $80,470 Massachusetts · $80,220 Rhode Island · $80,090 New Hampshire · $77,110 Arizona · $77,070 Nevada · $76,160 District of Columbia · $75,740 New Jersey · $75,160

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O*NET-SOC 29-2061.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.