Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $70,020 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.66
10th percentile $46,240
90th percentile $83,990
Employed locally 530
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,240
    25th
    $59,880
    50th (median)
    $70,020
    75th
    $80,220
    90th
    $83,990

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary vs area income 102% Median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary is 2% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,810
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,190
    Napa, CA $81,820
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,300
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $80,880

    Nearby metros — Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,810
    Napa, CA $81,820
    Salinas, CA $80,600
    Vallejo, CA $80,380
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $80,180

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $141,720
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,770
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $52,200
    Pharmacists $171,200
    Physical Therapists $131,370
    Nurse Practitioners $159,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Chico, CA is $33.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.55 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries?

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Chico, CA is 12.3% above the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Chico?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $46,240 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,880.