salary$79,020 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,530per year
Top pay (top 10%)$95,270per year
Jobs in the area1,230people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Thousand Oaks?
Expensive. Rent of $3,300 a month takes 50.1% 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 Thousand Oaks, CA?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area is $79,020 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $64,530 and $95,270.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Thousand Oaks?
Typical rent of $3,300 a month takes 50.1% 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 Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area.