How much does an Entry Level LPN make in CA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Entry Level LPN in California is $72,615. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,414 to $79,806, with most professionals earning between $58,858 and $86,353.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level LPN Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $58,858 CA May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $65,414 CA May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $72,615 CA May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $79,806 CA May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $86,353 CA May 01, 2025
25% $65,414 10% $58,858 90% $86,353 75% $79,806 $72,615 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Entry Level LPN ?

A licensed practical nurse (LPN), in much of the United States and Canada, is a nurse who cares for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled. In the United States, LPNs work under the direction of physicians. In Canada, LPNs/RPNs work autonomously similar to the Registered Nurse in providing care and are responsible for their individual actions and practice. In California and Texas, such a nurse is referred to as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN). Another title provided is "registered practical nurse" (RPNs) in the Canadian province of Ontario. A person can generally become an...

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $66,184 Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $67,548 Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $69,525 Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $66,133 Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $64,598 Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $68,616 Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $66,272 Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $62,918 Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $77,144 Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $76,967 Date Updated May 01, 2025
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