PermanentPosted today
Licensed Vocational Nurse PACT Sorrento Valley
Veterans Health Administration · San Diego, CA
$59k–$93k/ year
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Santee, CA
The median licensed practical nurse pay in the Santee area is $37.16 per hour ($77,280 a year), with the typical range running from $32.79 to $39.80. 33 open roles with published pay are listed for Santee and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 18 hospitals in the Santee metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Santee.
- $37.16median pay per hour, San Diego
- $33–$40typical range per hour
- 6,640licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 33open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles near Santee
Roles in other cities of the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area.
PermanentPosted today
LVN Dispensing Nurse
Acadia Healthcare · El Cajon, CA
$35.00–$38.00/ hour
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LVN - Medical Specialties Float Pool - SRS Genesee (multiple clinics) - Day - PRN
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$34.48–$43.09/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Per diemPosted 3 days ago
LVN - Medical Specialties Float Pool - SRS Downtown (multiple clinics) - Day – PRN
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$34.48–$43.09/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Per diemPosted 3 days ago
SRS - LVN - Float - Per Diem - Variable Shifts
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$34.48–$43.09/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Ld LVN - Specialty Clinic (neuroscience) - Sharp Grossmont - Days - Full Time
Sharp HealthCare · La Mesa, CA
$33.79–$42.23/ hour
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
SRS – Nursing Float Pool – LVN – Variable Shift
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$31.35–$39.18/ hour
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
LVN - SNF West - Chula Vista Medical Center - Nights - PT
Sharp HealthCare · Chula Vista, CA
$31.35–$39.18/ hour
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
LVN - SNF East - Chula Vista Medical Center - Nights - Part Time
Sharp HealthCare · Chula Vista, CA
$31.35–$39.18/ hour
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
LVN - SNF - Sharp Grossmont - Nights - Full Time
Sharp HealthCare · La Mesa, CA
$31.35–$39.18/ hour
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
LVN - SNF - Sharp Grossmont - Variable - Part Time
Sharp HealthCare · La Mesa, CA
$31.35–$39.18/ hour
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
SRS – LVN – Nursing Float Pool – Part Time – Day Shift
Sharp HealthCare · Chula Vista, CA
$31.35–$39.18/ hour
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Named employers near Santee, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring licensed practical nurses near Santee
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp HealthCare | 22 | $35.27 |
| Sharp Healthcare | 7 | $35.27 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $36.55 |
| Acadia Healthcare | 1 | $36.50 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 1 | $36.75 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $37 |
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Santee, CA
The metro median is in line with the California statewide median of $37.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 6,640 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area, 4.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.14 | $62,690 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $32.79 | $68,200 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Median | $37.16 | $77,280 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.80 | $82,780 | 33% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.40 | $98,590 | 58% above U.S. median |
How Santee ranks
- 20th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 67th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 10th 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 Santee
- Overall prices in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad run 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 79% above the U.S. average (index 179.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.16 median hour buys what $33.21 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 Santee paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,338
- Per year: $66,888
- Per month: $5,574
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Santee
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $205 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,037 |
| 13-week assignment | $26,481 |
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 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area
CMS lists 18 hospitals in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area, 10 of the 13 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr San Diego, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Va San Diego Healthcare System San Diego, CA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos San Marcos, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas Encinitas, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Chula Vista, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital And Hlthcr Ctr Coronado, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, 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 San Diego County
HRSA lists 25 active primary care shortage designations that include San Diego County (4 population-group, 21 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cajon, CA | 4 mi | $37.16/hr | 103,291 |
| La Mesa, CA | 6 mi | $37.16/hr | 60,767 |
| Temecula, CA | 45 mi | $36.33/hr | 112,431 |
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 Santee, CA?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area have a median pay of $37.16 per hour, about $77,280 a year. The middle half earn between $32.79 and $39.80 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Santee a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad ranks 67th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 20th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Santee?
We list 33 open roles with published pay from 6 employers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Santee.
Do I need a California license to work in Santee 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 Santee in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 25 active primary care shortage designations that include San Diego 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 Santee?
The federal per diem benchmark in Santee is $205 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,037 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 Santee?
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportSantee, 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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