PermanentPosted today
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Community Living Center - 215-2
Veterans Health Administration · Los Angeles, CA
$59k–$93k/ year
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Newport Beach, CA
The median licensed practical nurse pay in the Newport Beach area is $36.68 per hour ($76,290 a year), with the typical range running from $32.27 to $39.48. 9 open roles with published pay are listed for Newport Beach and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Newport Beach. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Newport Beach.
- $36.68median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $32–$39typical range per hour
- 32,320licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 9open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles near Newport Beach
Roles in other cities of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area.
PermanentPosted today
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Telemetry (6W) (IV Cert Req)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Inglewood, CA
$35.00–$35.00/ hour
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Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Telemetry
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Lynwood, CA
$28.00–$37.68/ hour
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago
LVN, Cardiac Surgery Clinic - FT/Days (8hrs)
MemorialCare · Long Beach, CA
$32.19–$46.68/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Palliative Care Nurse LVN/LPN
AccentCare · Los Angeles, CA
$23.00–$36.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Emergency Services
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Garden Grove, CA
$28.00–$37.68/ hour
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
LVN I - Torrance-BCO Ortho Clinic- Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)
University of Southern California · Torrance, CA
$30.16–$47.01/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Med/Surge
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Lynwood, CA
$28.00–$37.68/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
LVN
CommonSpirit Health · Glendale, CA
$30.78–$45.78/ hour
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More open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Newport Beach
2 more open roles from employers in Newport Beach. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
LVN: HMG Pediatrics
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian · Newport Beach, CA
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago
LVN II: Neuroscience Specialty Clinic
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian · Newport Beach, CA
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 4 | $32.84 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $36.55 |
| MemorialCare | 1 | $39.44 |
| AccentCare | 1 | $29.50 |
| University of Southern California | 1 | $38.59 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $38.28 |
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Newport Beach, 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 32,320 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 5.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.27).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.92 | $62,230 | in line with U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $32.27 | $67,120 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Median | $36.68 | $76,290 | 22% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.48 | $82,120 | 32% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.20 | $96,100 | 54% above U.S. median |
How Newport Beach ranks
- 28th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 105th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 13th 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 Newport Beach
- Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $36.68 median hour buys what $32.30 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Newport Beach paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,320
- Per year: $66,024
- Per month: $5,502
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Newport Beach
| Item | Federal 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 Newport Beach
CMS lists 1 hospital in Newport Beach, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Newport Beach, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Orange County
HRSA lists 19 active primary care shortage designations that include Orange County (2 population-group, 17 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Mesa, CA | 5 mi | $36.68/hr | 109,131 |
| Fountain Valley, CA | 9 mi | $36.68/hr | 56,036 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Newport Beach
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Newport Beach, CA?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $36.68 per hour, about $76,290 a year. The middle half earn between $32.27 and $39.48 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Newport Beach a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 105th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 28th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Newport Beach?
We list 9 open roles with published pay from 6 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Newport Beach.
Do I need a California license to work in Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 19 active primary care shortage designations that include Orange 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 Newport Beach?
The federal per diem benchmark in Newport Beach 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.
Does Valorem Health place licensed practical nurses in Newport Beach?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Newport Beach and across California. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Newport Beach.
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportNewport Beach, 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
- Vocational Nurse (Wound Care)Permanent$91k–$118k/ year
- LVNPermanent$45.27–$51.06/ hour
+ 71 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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