Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in San Jose

Licensed practical nurses in San Jose earn an average of $75,880 per year (or $36.48 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
San Jose, CA
46% higher than the national average
$75,880
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San Jose licensed practical nurses earn 46% higher than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).

Licensed practical nurse salary range in San Jose, CA

10%
$57,760
MEDIAN
$74,260
90%
$98,360
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $98,360 $47
75th Percentile $85,900 $41
Median $74,260 $35
25th Percentile $61,720 $29

80% of San Jose LPNs earn between $57,760 and $98,360.

Cost-of-living adjusted licensed practical nurse salary in San Jose

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
San Jose, CA
$67,689
Overall Average
San Jose, CA
$75,880

Adjusted for cost-of-living, San Jose LPNs earn about $67,689 per year. Cost-of-living in San Jose is 12% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in California for licensed practical nurses

Napa, CA $76,890 per year
Hayward, CA $75,410 per year
Santa Rosa, CA $71,180 per year
Vallejo, CA $70,720 per year
San Luis Obispo, CA $68,940 per year
Santa Cruz, CA $66,800 per year
Arden-Arcade, CA $66,090 per year
Hanford, CA $64,640 per year
Yuba City, CA $64,020 per year
Anaheim, CA $63,990 per year

California nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where licensed practical nurses are paid the highest is Napa, where the average LPNs salary is $76,890 and 340 licensed practical nurses are currently employed. The Hayward area comes in second, with a $75,410 average LPN salary and 7,450 licensed practical nurses employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in San Jose, CA?

Nurse Anesthetist $224,350 per year
Nurse Practitioner $197,870 per year
Nurse Midwife $157,570 per year
Registered Nurse $155,230 per year
Physical Therapist $123,190 per year
Dental Hygienist $122,660 per year
Pharmacy Technician $58,390 per year

At a $75,880 average annual salary, LPNs in San Jose tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($224,350), nurse practitioners ($197,870), nurse midwives ($157,570), registered nurses ($155,230), physical therapists ($123,190), and dental hygienists ($122,660). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($58,390).

More about licensed practical nurses

Licensed practical nurses (also known as licensed vocational nurses) are licensed nurses who work with patients in all kinds of settings. They work under the supervision of a doctor, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse. This is an entry-level position within nursing. LPN duties depend on the setting in which they work. Some of their general responsibilities include taking vital signs, providing immunizations, wound care, and emotional support.

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