California / Department of State Hospitals / Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)

Job-title file

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)

Provide direct patient care — assess conditions, administer treatment and medication, and coordinate with physicians.

181 employees hold this title in Department of State Hospitals. Median total compensation for the role is $47,309, below the department median of $92,376.

Employees: 181
Total payroll: $10.2M
Role median: $47,309
Agency median: $92,376
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$507$159,972+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 181 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) pay vs. California

Across all employers in California, the median wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses — about 82,850 people — is $79,750. Department of State Hospitals pays a median base salary of $64,471 for this role, 19% below that figure — about the 10th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of State Hospitals sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$64,390

$74,840

$79,750

$93,720

$100,450

Department of State Hospitals median · $64,471

The bar is the range of annual wages for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses across every employer in California, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of State Hospitals’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses — about 648,410 people — is $64,400. Department of State Hospitals’s median base salary is in line withthat national figure, about the 50th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$49,740

$59,000

$64,400

$76,030

$83,440

Department of State Hospitals median · $64,471

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the California range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 111 of 181 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of State Hospitals is $47,309, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across California

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) is held in 2 California departments. In Department of State Hospitals, the median of $47,309 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Developmental Services

$14,739 · 24

Median total compensation for the Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) role in other Californiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Licensed Vocational Nurse beyond California

This role is reported in 5 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $54,328 ranks #4 of 5. See Licensed Vocational Nurse across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$135,021 · 254

Los Angeles County

$111,151 · 380

Texas

$61,130 · 1,131

City of Los Angeles

$49,044 · 6

Median total compensation for comparable Licensed Vocational Nurseroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Miriam Gutierrez

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$4,883

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $4,883
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,883
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Napa
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,883
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4800548274013
Salary Total: $4,883
Total Pay: $4,883

Miriam Gutierrez works as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) for Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. Their status is full-time. Miriam earned $4,883 in 2023. They are represented by R20.

Crissadhel Dupa

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$3,555

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $3,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,555
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Napa
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,082
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4802248274902
Salary Total: $28
Total Pay: $3,555

Crissadhel Dupa is a Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $3,555. They are represented by R20.

Lorraine Espinosa

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$2,545

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,545
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,545
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Napa
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,794
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4802248274902
Salary Total: $28
Total Pay: $2,545

Lorraine Espinosa is a Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $2,545. Union affiliation: R20.

Rosalina Lojuco

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2024 total comp

$2,473

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,473
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,473
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,996
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5020148274600
Salary Total: $5,996
Total Pay: $2,473

Rosalina Lojuco holds the role of Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Patton State Hospital. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,473. Union affiliation: R20.

Kaitlyn Miranda

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$2,048

Sub-department: Metropolitan State Hospital
Base pay: $2,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,048
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,082
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4872248274902
Salary Total: $28
Total Pay: $2,048

Kaitlyn Miranda is a Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Metropolitan State Hospital. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $2,048. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Katherine Jennings

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$1,992

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $1,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,992
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Napa
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,558
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4800448274902
Salary Total: $32
Total Pay: $1,992

Katherine Jennings is a Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $1,992. They are represented by R20.

Joseph Hernandez

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$1,367

Sub-department: Metropolitan State Hospital
Base pay: $1,367
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,367
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,934
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4872248274902
Salary Total: $28
Total Pay: $1,367

At Department of State Hospitals, Joseph Hernandez serves as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) within Metropolitan State Hospital. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,367. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Annabel Bernales

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2024 total comp

$1,323

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $1,323
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,323
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Napa
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,996
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4804448274001
Salary Total: $5,996
Total Pay: $1,323

Annabel Bernales is a Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $1,323. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Crus Garcia

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$1,281

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $1,224
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $57
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,281
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,934
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4373428274903
Salary Total: $28
Total Pay: $1,281

Crus Garcia is a Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $1,281. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Corinne Maryatt

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$1,057

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,057
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,057
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Napa
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,650
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4800348274002
Salary Total: $4,650
Total Pay: $1,057

Corinne Maryatt works as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) for Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. Their status is full-time. Corinne earned $1,057 in 2023. They are represented by R20.

Zainab Fofanah

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$510

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $510
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $510
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,823
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4374328274003
Salary Total: $5,823
Total Pay: $510

At Department of State Hospitals, Zainab Fofanah serves as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $510. Union affiliation: R20.

Nyssa Razo Dominguez

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$228

Sub-department: Metropolitan State Hospital
Base pay: $228
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $228
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,934
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4872248274902
Salary Total: $28
Total Pay: $228

Nyssa Razo Dominguez is a Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Metropolitan State Hospital. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $228. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Alan Quiros

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2024 total comp

$221

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $221
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $221
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Napa
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,544
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4800248274010
Salary Total: $5,544
Total Pay: $221

Alan Quiros holds the role of Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $221. Union affiliation: R20.

Hector Passi

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$191

Sub-department: Metropolitan State Hospital
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $191
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,821
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4870348274371
Salary Total: $5,890
Total Pay: $191

At Department of State Hospitals, Hector Passi serves as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) within Metropolitan State Hospital. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $191. They are represented by R20.

Mia Mazon

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2024 total comp

$114

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Napa
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,934
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4802248274902
Salary Total: $28
Total Pay: $114

Mia Mazon holds the role of Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $114. They are represented by R20.

Jasmine Ponce Diaz

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$114

Sub-department: Metropolitan State Hospital
Base pay: $114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,082
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4872248274902
Salary Total: $28
Total Pay: $114

Jasmine Ponce Diaz is a Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Metropolitan State Hospital. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $114. Union affiliation: R20.

Rachel Clements

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Napa
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4800348274001
Salary Total: $4,537
Total Pay: $619

At Department of State Hospitals, Rachel Clements serves as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) within Napa State Hospital. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $0. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Elizabeth Glass

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

Sub-department: Metropolitan State Hospital
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,821
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4870148274004
Salary Total: $5,908
Total Pay: $3,222

Elizabeth Glass is a Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) at Department of State Hospitals within Metropolitan State Hospital. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $0. They are represented by R20.

Dave Miranda

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Napa
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,934
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4800348274002
Salary Total: $4,934

Dave Miranda works as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) for Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. Their status is full-time. Dave earned $0 in 2025. They are represented by R20.

Isaac Agyin

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2024 total comp

-$234

Sub-department: Metropolitan State Hospital
Base pay: -$1,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,454
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$234
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,821
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4870648274621
Salary Total: $5,908
Total Pay: -$234

At Department of State Hospitals, Isaac Agyin serves as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) within Metropolitan State Hospital. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled -$234. Their bargaining unit is R20.

January Ramirez

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

-$507

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: -$507
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$507
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Napa
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,176
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4800248274920
Salary Total: $6,176
Total Pay: -$507

January Ramirez works as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) for Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. Their status is full-time. January earned -$507 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R20.