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 Santa Monica, CA
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Santa Monica area earn a median of $36.68 per hour, about $76,290 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $32.27 and $39.48. That ranks 28th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 105th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 9 open roles with published pay are listed for Santa Monica and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Santa Monica.
- $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 Santa Monica
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
New this week
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Emergency Services
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Garden Grove, CA
$28.00–$37.68/ hour
New this week
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
Top 25% pay
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring licensed practical nurses near Santa Monica
| 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica
- 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 Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $273 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,555 |
| 13-week assignment | $33,215 |
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 Santa Monica
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Santa Monica, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital Santa Monica, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint John's Health Center Santa Monica, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 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 Los Angeles County
HRSA lists 99 active primary care shortage designations that include Los Angeles County (3 geographic, 9 population-group, 87 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 5 mi | $36.68/hr | 3,878,704 |
| Inglewood, CA | 10 mi | $36.68/hr | 102,774 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica?
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 Santa Monica.
Do I need a California license to work in Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 99 active primary care shortage designations that include Los Angeles 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 Santa Monica?
The federal per diem benchmark in Santa Monica is $273 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,555 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 Santa Monica?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Santa Monica and across California. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Santa Monica.
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportSanta Monica, 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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