CA · Camarillo · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Camarillo, CA

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Camarillo area earn a median of $36.84 per hour, about $76,620 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $32.25 and $39.20. That ranks 24th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 63rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Camarillo. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Camarillo.

Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Camarillo

PermanentPosted 13 days ago

LVN II Sub Acute

CommonSpirit Health · Camarillo, CA

$36.67–$45.80/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 97801132928
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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Camarillo, CA

The metro median is 1% below the California statewide median of $37.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 1,160 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area, 3.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.03$62,460in line with U.S. median
Lower quartile$32.25$67,0808% above U.S. median
Median$36.84$76,62023% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.20$81,54031% above U.S. median
Top 10%$44.99$93,58050% above U.S. median

How Camarillo ranks

  • 24th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 63rd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 12th of 24 California metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Camarillo

  • Overall prices in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura run 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 71% above the U.S. average (index 171.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $36.84 median hour buys what $33.33 buys at the national price level, 11% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Camarillo paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,326
  • Per year: $66,312
  • Per month: $5,526

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Camarillo

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$191
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,939
13-week assignment$25,207

Travel licensed practical nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura area

CMS lists 3 hospitals in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura area, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
St Johns Regional Medical Center
Oxnard, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Adventist Health Simi Valley
Simi Valley, CA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Ventura County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Ventura County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Thousand Oaks, CA9 mi$36.84/hr124,229
Oxnard, CA10 mi$36.84/hr200,616
Santa Clarita, CA33 mi$36.68/hr229,159
Santa Monica, CA34 mi$36.68/hr90,729
Los Angeles, CA38 mi$36.68/hr3,878,704
Burbank, CA40 mi$36.68/hr103,533

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in California · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in California

California is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the California board for a license by endorsement before working here.

California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

California state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Camarillo

Camarillo city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Camarillo, CA?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area have a median pay of $36.84 per hour, about $76,620 a year. The middle half earn between $32.25 and $39.20 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Camarillo a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura ranks 63rd of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 24th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Camarillo?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Camarillo. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Camarillo.

Do I need a California license to work in Camarillo as a licensed practical nurse?

California is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the California board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Camarillo in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Ventura County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Camarillo?

The federal per diem benchmark in Camarillo is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your LPN / LVN pay reportCamarillo, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • CommonSpirit HealthWOODLAND, CA · 5 postings$41.23/ hr$31–$51
  • Enloe Medical CenterChico, CA · 2 postings$40.37/ hr$34–$48
  • Veterans Health AdministrationSan Francisco, CA · 8 postings$39.44/ hr$27–$57
  • AccentCarePetaluma, CA · 2 postings$36.94/ hr$23–$47

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$28Median$35.27High$44

73 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in California, 67 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 73 LPN / LVN roles

  1. Vocational Nurse (Wound Care)Permanent
    $91k–$118k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Palo Alto, CA · posted today
  2. LVNPermanent
    $45.27–$51.06/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Woodland, CA · posted today

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