salary$94,310 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,900per year
Top pay (top 10%)$109,120per year
Jobs in the area8,800people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Berkeley?
OK. Rent of $2,355 a month takes 30.0% of the median licensed practical nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Berkeley, CA?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area is $94,310 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $75,900 and $109,120.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Berkeley?
Typical rent of $2,355 a month takes 30.0% of the median licensed practical nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area.