Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Hayward

Licensed practical nurses in Hayward earn an average of $75,410 per year (or $36.26 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
Hayward, CA
45% higher than the national average
$75,410
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Hayward licensed practical nurses earn 45% higher than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).

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Licensed practical nurse salary range in Hayward, CA

10%
$56,820
MEDIAN
$73,680
90%
$97,830
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $97,830 $47
75th Percentile $89,400 $42
Median $73,680 $35
25th Percentile $61,910 $29

80% of Hayward LPNs earn between $56,820 and $97,830.

Cost-of-living adjusted licensed practical nurse salary in Hayward

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Hayward, CA
$64,233
Overall Average
Hayward, CA
$75,410

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Hayward LPNs earn about $64,233 per year. Cost-of-living in Hayward is 17% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in California for licensed practical nurses

Napa, CA $76,890 per year
Sunnyvale, CA $75,880 per year
Santa Rosa, CA $71,180 per year
Vallejo, CA $70,720 per year
Arroyo Grande, CA $68,940 per year
Santa Cruz, CA $66,800 per year
Arden-Arcade, CA $66,090 per year
Hanford, CA $64,640 per year
Yuba City, CA $64,020 per year
Anaheim, CA $63,990 per year

California nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where licensed practical nurses are paid the highest is Napa, where the average LPNs salary is $76,890 and 340 licensed practical nurses are currently employed. The Sunnyvale area comes in second, with a $75,880 average LPN salary and 2,680 licensed practical nurses employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Hayward, CA?

Nurse Practitioner $177,160 per year
Nurse Midwife $162,800 per year
Registered Nurse $151,640 per year
Dental Hygienist $119,320 per year
Physical Therapist $118,370 per year
Pharmacy Technician $59,340 per year

At a $75,410 average annual salary, LPNs in Hayward tend to earn less than nurse practitioners ($177,160), nurse midwives ($162,800), registered nurses ($151,640), dental hygienists ($119,320), and physical therapists ($118,370). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($59,340).

More about licensed practical nurses

Licensed practical nurses (also known as licensed vocational nurses) are licensed nurses who work with patients in all kinds of settings. They work under the supervision of a doctor, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse. This is an entry-level position within nursing. LPN duties depend on the setting in which they work. Some of their general responsibilities include taking vital signs, providing immunizations, wound care, and emotional support.

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