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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $92,840 +48.9% vs national
Median hourly $44.64
10th percentile $76,120
90th percentile $105,500
Employed locally 2,930
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,120
    25th
    $81,110
    50th (median)
    $92,840
    75th
    $98,090
    90th
    $105,500

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary vs area income 59% Median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Salinas, CA $80,600

    Nearby metros — Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,580

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900
    Dental Hygienists $135,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in San Jose, CA is $44.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in San Jose, CA is 48.9% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $76,120 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,110.