Licensed Vocational Nurse, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $3,983 to $5,239 | $47,796 to $62,868 |
| B | $5,913 to $6,090 | $70,956 to $73,080 |
| C | $6,208 to $6,395 | $74,496 to $76,740 |
| D | $6,485 to $6,682 | $77,820 to $80,184 |
| E | $6,796 to $7,000 | $81,552 to $84,000 |
| F | $7,136 to $7,350 | $85,632 to $88,200 |
| G | $7,284 to $7,500 | $87,408 to $90,000 |
Representation
Service Employees International Union, Local 1000 represents Bargaining Unit R20, Medical and Social Services.
Where these jobs are
1,653 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation | 1,403 |
| California Correctional Health Care Services | 250 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses across all California employers was $79,750 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $47,796 to $90,000 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)