What is the average starting salary for an LVN in California?

As of 2015, the starting salary for an LVN in California averages just over $20 per hour. However, depending on location, the pay can start as low as the upper teens.

The majority of salaries overall tend toward the mid-to-upper $20 range, with those in supervisory roles earning upwards of $30 per hour. There is room to expand in the role of an LVN, but there also appears to be a cap on that expansion. As in many health care fields, the commitment required by the company can exceed the value of the pay, and that must be taken into consideration.