Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$28.99/hour

The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Sacramento, CA is $28.99 per hour. This is 33% lower than the California average of $38.52.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Sacramento, CA compared to State and National Averages

$28.99/hour

Sacramento, CA

1% lower than the US average.

$38.52/hour

California

24% higher than the US average.

$29.16/hour

United States

How Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries in Sacramento Compare to Other Cities

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Portland, Oregon

$26/hour

This is 10% lower than the Sacramento average of $28.99.

Renton, Washington

$29/hour

This is equal to the Sacramento average

Saint Louis, Missouri

$23/hour

This is 28% lower than the Sacramento average of $28.99.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Sacramento?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Lifepoint Health$33$33

Last updated on January 6, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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