How much does an Entry Level LPN make in San Francisco, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Entry Level LPN in San Francisco, CA is $78,570. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $71,237 to $87,275, with most professionals earning between $64,561 and $95,200.

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Entry Level LPN Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $64,561 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $71,237 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $78,570 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $87,275 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $95,200 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
25% $71,237 10% $64,561 90% $95,200 75% $87,275 $78,570 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Entry Level LPN ?

A licensed practical nurse (LPN), in much of the United States and Canada, is a nurse who cares for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled. In the United States, LPNs work under the direction of physicians. In Canada, LPNs/RPNs work autonomously similar to the Registered Nurse in providing care and are responsible for their individual actions and practice. In California and Texas, such a nurse is referred to as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN). Another title provided is "registered practical nurse" (RPNs) in the Canadian province of Ontario. A person can generally become an...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Entry Level LPN in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Entry Level LPN ranges from $71,237 to $87,275 with the average base salary of $78,570. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,329 to $87,415 with the average total cash compensation of $78,673.

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About San Francisco, California    San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of ....More

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