salary$79,310 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$96,630per year
Jobs in the area33,590people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Santa Ana?
Expensive. Rent of $2,654 a month takes 40.2% of the median licensed practical nurse salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Santa Ana, CA?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area is $79,310 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $64,200 and $96,630.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Santa Ana?
Typical rent of $2,654 a month takes 40.2% of the median licensed practical nurse salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.