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.
$41,243
Low
$53,176
Average
$72,658
High
$21.43
Low
$27.63
Average
$37.76
High

LPN Salary Range

Low
$41,243
Average
$53,176
Experienced
$58,610
High
$72,658
Low
$21.43
Average
$27.63
Experienced
$30.46
High
$37.76
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%
Male
8%

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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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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Licensed Practical Nurse

How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Canada?
A Licensed Practical Nurse in Canada earns an average of $53,176 gross per year, which is about $27.63 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Licensed Practical Nurse updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Canada?
The starting salary of a Licensed Practical Nurse in Canada is around $41,243 gross per year. Graduate Practical Nurses who are just beginning their career usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Canada?
The highest salary of a Licensed Practical Nurse in Canada can reach and exceed $72,658 gross per year. LPNs/ RPNs usually have the highest salaries.
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