PermanentPosted today
LVN
CommonSpirit Health · Woodland, CA
$45.27–$51.06/ hour
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Sacramento, CA
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Sacramento area earn a median of $38.20 per hour, about $79,460 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $35.90 and $45.51. That ranks 12th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 17th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Sacramento and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Sacramento.
- $38.20median pay per hour, Sacramento
- $36–$46typical range per hour
- 4,350licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted today
Inpatient LVN/LPT (SCP NUHW)
Sutter Health · Sacramento, CA
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Licensed Vocational Nurse (IV Certified), Urgent Care
Sutter Health · Sacramento, CA
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Per diemPosted 20 days ago
Mobile LVN/LPN-Per Diem In-Home Services
IQVIA · Sacramento, CA
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The metro median is 3% above the California statewide median of $37.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 4,350 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area, 4.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.04 | $64,560 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $35.90 | $74,670 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Median | $38.20 | $79,460 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $45.51 | $94,660 | 52% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.70 | $101,300 | 62% above U.S. median |
How Sacramento ranks
- 12th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 17th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 8th 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 Sacramento
- Overall prices in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 30% above the U.S. average (index 130.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.20 median hour buys what $35.81 buys at the national price level, 19% 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 Sacramento paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,375
- Per year: $68,760
- Per month: $5,730
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Sacramento
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $150 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,652 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,476 |
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 Sacramento
CMS lists 10 hospitals in Sacramento, 3 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of California Davis Medical Center Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy General Hospital Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Hospital Of Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hosp So Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children Northern Calif Sacramento, CA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Bhc Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc Sacramento, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Heritage Oaks Hospital Sacramento, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Sutter Center For Psychiatry Sacramento, CA | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Sacramento County
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Sacramento County (7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Sacramento, CA | 4 mi | $38.20/hr | 55,991 |
| Elk Grove, CA | 11 mi | $38.20/hr | 182,797 |
| Vacaville, CA | 31 mi | $38.64/hr | 103,994 |
| Lodi, CA | 32 mi | $36.33/hr | 68,642 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Sacramento, CA?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area have a median pay of $38.20 per hour, about $79,460 a year. The middle half earn between $35.90 and $45.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Sacramento a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom ranks 17th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 12th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Sacramento?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Sacramento.
Do I need a California license to work in Sacramento 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 Sacramento in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
The federal per diem benchmark in Sacramento is $150 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,652 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 Sacramento?
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportSacramento, 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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