salary$92,580 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$74,280per year
Top pay (top 10%)$110,300per year
Jobs in the area870people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Santa Rosa?
Expensive. Rent of $2,393 a month takes 31.0% 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 Rosa, CA?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area is $92,580 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $74,280 and $110,300.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Santa Rosa?
Typical rent of $2,393 a month takes 31.0% 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 Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area.