Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $77,500 +24.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.26
10th percentile $65,140
90th percentile $103,940
Employed locally 430
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,140
    25th
    $70,330
    50th (median)
    $77,500
    75th
    $80,360
    90th
    $103,940

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary vs area income 83% Median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary is 17% 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
    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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,470
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,880
    Pharmacists $170,480
    Dental Hygienists $121,100
    Physical Therapists $99,700
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $49,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in San Luis Obispo, CA is $37.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 24.3% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $65,140 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,330.