This page provides you with a complete overview of the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) field in the state of California. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring a LPN and more.
Average Salary of LPN’s
According to Indeed.com, LPN’s in California showed a large number of companies posting over 1,979 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from while the most common level of experience required for a LPN job was Senior Level.
| In USD as of November 17, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| California Licensed Practical Nursing | $55,000  |
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Average Licensed Practical Nursing salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Licensed Practical Nursing salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 LPN employers were BrightStar Care – Moraga, CA, BrightStar Care, Mercy Hospital Bakersfield, Golden Living Centers, and Maxim Healthcare Services offering with Senior Level, Entry Level, and Mid Level required.
Additional LPN Salaries
In this section explore additional details on common types of LPN jobs:
- Doctors Office LPN Nurse
- Emergency Room LPN Nurse
- Home Care LPN Nurse
- Hospital LPN Nurse
- Labor and Delivery LPN Nurse
- Nursing Home LPN Nurse
- Pediatric LPN Nurse
- Rehabilitation LPN Nurse
- School LPN Nurse
- Urgent Care LPN Nurse
| In USD as of November 17, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Doctors Office Nurse | $26,000 |
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Average Doctors Office Nurse salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Doctors Office Nurse salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Adventist Health Physicians Network, Cedars-Sinai, Workforce Solutions, Legacy Personnel, Inc., and UnitedHealth Group offering with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
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| Emergency Room Nurse | $70,000 |
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Average Emergency Room Nurse salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Emergency Room Nurse salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were TravelMax Nursing, Supplemental Health Care, Clinical Management Consultants, SHARP HEALTHCARE, and Kindred Healthcare offering with Mid Level, Senior Level, and Entry Level required.
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| Home Care Nurse | $71,000 |
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Average Home Care Nurse salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Home Care Nurse salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were BrightStar Care, Blize Healthcare, Premier Healthcare Services, Supplemental Health Care, and Advanced Travel Nursing offering with Entry Level, Senior Level, and Mid Level required.
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| Hospital Nurse | $69,000 |
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Average Hospital Nurse salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Hospital Nurse salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Clinical Management Consultants, Accountable Healthcare Staffing, American Traveler, Kaiser Permanente, and Northridge Hospital Medical Center offering with Senior Level, Mid Level, and Entry Level required.
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| Labor and Delivery Nurse | $75,000 |
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Average Labor and Delivery Nurse salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Labor and Delivery Nurse salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Tailored Healthcare Staffing, Supplemental Health Care, Accountable Healthcare Staffing, Rise Medical Staffing, and Clinical Management Consultants offering with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
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| Nursing Home Nurse | $75,000 |
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Average Nursing Home Nurse salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Nursing Home Nurse salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Advanced Travel Nursing, BrightStar Care, Rise Medical Staffing, TherapyTravelers, and BrightStar Care – Moraga, CA offering with Senior Level, Entry Level, and Mid Level required.
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| Pediatric Nurse | $70,000 |
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Average Pediatric Nurse salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Pediatric Nurse salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were MemorialCare Foundation, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, BrightStar Care, CHOC Children's, and Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC) offering with Senior Level, Mid Level, and Entry Level required.
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| Rehabilitation Nurse | $69,000 |
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Average Rehabilitation Nurse salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Rehabilitation Nurse salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Maxim Healthcare Services, John Muir Health, Kindred At Home, United Health Care Staffing, and Satellite Healthcare offering with Senior Level, Mid Level, and Entry Level required.
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| School Nurse | $71,000 |
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Average School Nurse salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average School Nurse salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Tailored Healthcare Staffing, Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, Genesis Healthcare, and Kindred At Home offering with Entry Level, Senior Level, and Mid Level required.
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| Urgent Care Nurse | $63,000 |
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Average Urgent Care Nurse salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Urgent Care Nurse salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were MemorialCare Foundation, John Muir Health, Supplemental Health Care, Fastaff Travel Nursing, and SHARP HEALTHCARE offering with Mid Level, Senior Level, and Entry Level required.
Top Employers of California LPN’s
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 1,979 jobs for a California LPN with most employers looking for Senior Level, Entry Level, and Mid Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
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| Maxim Healthcare Services | 411 jobs |
| BrightStar Care – Moraga, CA | 59 jobs |
| BrightStar Care | 49 jobs |
| Mercy Hospital Bakersfield | 48 jobs |
| Golden Living Centers | 42 jobs |
| Palmdale Regional Medical Center | 38 jobs |
| ABHOW | 38 jobs |
| Dungarvin | 35 jobs |
| Provant | 25 jobs |
| Mission Healthcare | 23 jobs |
| Pathways | 21 jobs |
| ResCare | 20 jobs |
| Brookdale | 19 jobs |
| Teodora Health, LLC | 18 jobs |
| Sunrise Senior Living | 16 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, those 1,979 California LPN jobs were posted for the following cities:
| City | # Jobs Available* |
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| Bakersfield, CA | 61 jobs |
| Los Angeles, CA | 48 jobs |
| Palmdale, CA | 47 jobs |
| San Diego, CA | 36 jobs |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 22 jobs |
| San Jose, CA | 20 jobs |
| Tustin, CA | 17 jobs |
| Fresno, CA | 17 jobs |
| Long Beach, CA | 16 jobs |
| Napa, CA | 14 jobs |
| Oakland, CA | 14 jobs |
| Lancaster, CA | 13 jobs |
| Riverside, CA | 13 jobs |
| Stockton, CA | 13 jobs |
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*Indicates number of job postings as of November, 2016.
