The average rate for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Los Angeles, California is $20.44 per hour.A skill in Acute Care is associated with high pay for this job.United States). The average rate for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Los Angeles, California is $20.44 per hour. A skill in Acute Care is associated with high pay for this job. Most people with this job move on to other positions after 20 years in this field.