CA · Yuba City · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Yuba City, CA

Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Yuba City area centers on $36.55 per hour, or about $76,030 a year. The lower quarter earns under $32.84 and the upper quarter over $38.12. That ranks 30th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 33rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Yuba City. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Yuba City.

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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Yuba City, 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 280 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Yuba City metro area, 5.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.37).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.77$64,0003% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$32.84$68,31010% above U.S. median
Median$36.55$76,03022% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.12$79,29027% above U.S. median
Top 10%$40.28$83,78034% above U.S. median

How Yuba City ranks

  • 30th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 33rd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 14th 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.

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What your pay buys in Yuba City

  • Overall prices in Yuba City run 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $36.55 median hour buys what $35.07 buys at the national price level, 17% 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 Yuba City paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,316
  • Per year: $65,790
  • Per month: $5,482

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Yuba City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Yuba City

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in California

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Yuba City as they open.

PermanentPosted today

LVN

CommonSpirit Health · Woodland, CA

$45.27–$51.06/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 102006734368
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted today

Vocational Nurse-Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration · San Francisco, CA

$58k–$106k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888957600
Top 25% payNew this week
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Hospitals in Yuba City

CMS lists 1 hospital in Yuba City. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sutter Surgical Hospital - North Valley
Yuba City, CA
Acute careOtherNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Sutter County

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Sutter County (1 population-group, 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
Lincoln, CA26 mi$38.20/hr56,268
Roseville, CA30 mi$38.20/hr163,304
Rocklin, CA31 mi$38.20/hr75,129
Woodland, CA32 mi$38.20/hr62,983
Citrus Heights, CA36 mi$38.20/hr86,909
Sacramento, CA40 mi$38.20/hr535,798

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 Yuba City

Yuba City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Yuba City, CA?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Yuba City metro area have a median pay of $36.55 per hour, about $76,030 a year. The middle half earn between $32.84 and $38.12 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Yuba City ranks 33rd of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 30th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Where do licensed practical nurses work in Yuba City?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Yuba City, led by Sutter Surgical Hospital - North Valley. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Yuba City 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 Yuba City in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Sutter 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 Yuba City?

The federal per diem benchmark in Yuba City is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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 Yuba City?

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Your LPN / LVN pay reportYuba City, 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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