Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in Canada
$53,176
per year
per hour
$27.63
per hour
per year
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/ Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Average Salary & Wage
The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse is $53,176 per year ($27.63 per hour), which is $12,595 (-19%) lower than the average Canadian salary.
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/ Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) can expect an average starting salary of $41,243. The highest salaries can exceed $72,658.
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/ Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) can expect an average starting salary of $41,243. The highest salaries can exceed $72,658.
$41,243
Low
$53,176
Average
$72,658
High
$21.43
Low
$27.63
Average
$37.76
High
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LPN Salary Range
Among Practical Nurses in Canada, Graduate Practical Nurses who are just beginning their career tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced LPNs/ RPNs enjoy the highest salaries.
LPN/ RPN - Pay by Experience Level
An Entry Level Licensed Practical Nurse with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average salary of $42,530 per year. A mid career Licensed Practical Nurse with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $49,730, while an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $58,600. Practical Nurses with more than 20 years of experience earn $60,433 on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Licensed Practical Nurse
| Late Career | ▲ +14% |
| Experienced | ▲ +10% |
| Average Salary | $53,176/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -6% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -20% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
92%
92%
Male
8%
8%
Licensed Practical Nurse - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Licensed Practical Nurse jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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