Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
Compared to California
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara LPNs earn an average of $75,880 or $36.48 per hour which is 16% more than the California average salary of $65,140.
| Average | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | California | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $36.48 | $31.32 | 16.48% |
| Annual Salary | $75,880 | $65,140 | 16.49% |
Compared to the U.S.
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara LPNs earn an average of $75,880 or $36.48 per hour which is 46% more than the U.S. average salary of $51,850.
| Average | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $36.48 | $24.93 | 46.33% |
| Annual Salary | $75,880 | $51,850 | 46.35% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, LPNs in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara earns an average annual salary of $67,677 which compares to the California average annual salary of $65,140. per year.
Cost-of-living in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara is 12% higher than the California average, which means San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $75,880 | 112.12% | $67,677 |
| California | $65,140 | 110.38% | $59,014 |
| U.S. | $51,850 | – | $51,850 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, 50% of LPNs earn between $61,720 and $85,900 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of LPNs earn more than $98,360, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated LPNs.
Approximately 10% of LPNs earn under $57,760, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level LPNs.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 268 | Under $57,760 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 402 | $57,760 – $61,720 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 670 | $61,720 – $74,260 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 670 | $74,260 – $85,900 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 402 | $74,260 – $98,360 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 268 | Above $98,360 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $75,880, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara LPNs tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($224,350), Nurse Practitioners ($197,870), Nurse Midwives ($157,570), and Registered Nurses ($155,230).
However, LPNs tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($47,690).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $224,350 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $197,870 |
| Nurse Midwives | $157,570 |
| Registered Nurses | $155,230 |
| LPNs | $75,880 |
| Nursing Assistants | $47,690 |
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