▼2%
C$25.43
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (CAD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (CAD)
10%
CA$21.17
MEDIAN
CA$25.43
90%
CA$36.37
The average hourly pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is C$25.43 in 2025
Hourly Rate
C$21 - C$36
Total Pay
C$44k - C$76k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s?
▲28%
What Do Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s Do?
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Tasks
- Provide basic medical care helping physicians and registered nurses to focus in more specialized areas in patient care.
- May include some clerical work and may work under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Take temperatures, dress wounds, record vital signs, collect blood and urine samples and prep patients for examinations, etc.
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Common Health Benefits for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Medical
67%
Dental
67%
Vision
50%
None
33%
Gender Breakdown for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s
Female
100.0%
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FAQs About Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s
What is the highest pay for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is CA$36.37 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is CA$21.17 / hour
How can Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) that oversees more junior Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.