How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Sacramento?
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $39.22 an hour or $6,798 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.22
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 4,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,670 | $31.57 | |
| 25th | $76,630 | $36.84 | |
| Median | $81,570 | $39.22 | |
| 75th | $96,340 | $46.32 | |
| 90th | $104,900 | $50.42 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| San Jose, CA | $95,320 |
| San Francisco, CA | $94,310 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $92,580 |
| Vallejo, CA | $85,430 |
| Napa, CA | $83,690 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $81,000 |
| Salinas, CA | $80,910 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $79,940 |
| San Diego, CA | $79,720 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $79,310 |
| Oxnard, CA | $79,020 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $79,010 |
| Chico, CA | $78,750 |
| Yuba City, CA | $78,260 |
| Modesto, CA | $78,200 |
| Stockton, CA | $77,830 |
| Hanford, CA | $77,650 |
| Riverside, CA | $76,970 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $76,130 |
| Merced, CA | $75,890 |
| Fresno, CA | $75,580 |
| El Centro, CA | $74,710 |
| Redding, CA | $74,140 |
| Visalia, CA | $73,540 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pediatrician | $395,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $361,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $312,600 |
| Physician | $308,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Podiatrist | $206,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $39.22 ($81,570 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $81,570 against $64,400 nationally, 27% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $79,750, so Sacramento pays 2% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
14 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.