Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $73,760 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.46
10th percentile $58,560
90th percentile $91,790
Employed locally 310
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,560
    25th
    $62,990
    50th (median)
    $73,760
    75th
    $77,880
    90th
    $91,790

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary vs area income 131% Median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary is 31% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $118,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,510
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $49,880
    Pharmacists $161,570
    Family Medicine Physicians $225,410
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in El Centro, CA is $35.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in El Centro, CA is 18.3% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $58,560 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,990.