Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $90,810 +45.7% vs national
Median hourly $43.66
10th percentile $75,270
90th percentile $107,440
Employed locally 8,290
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,270
    25th
    $78,850
    50th (median)
    $90,810
    75th
    $100,630
    90th
    $107,440

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary vs area income 68% Median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary is 32% below 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
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,190
    Napa, CA $81,820
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,300
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $80,880
    Salinas, CA $80,600

    Nearby metros — Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,840
    Napa, CA $81,820
    Salinas, CA $80,600
    Vallejo, CA $80,380
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $80,180
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,580

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$188,020
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$81,390
    Pharmacy Technicians$61,990
    Pharmacists$183,510
    Dental Hygienists$146,760
    Physicians, All Other$294,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in San Francisco, CA is $43.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in San Francisco, CA is 45.7% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $75,270 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,850.