Registered Practical Nurse salary in Canada

Based on 401 Canadian job postings that list pay, the median registered practical nurse pay is $33.99 an hour. The middle half of postings pay between $31.71 and $37.71.

Pay figures are taken from employer postings that list pay. They are not estimates. Updated November 6, 2026.

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By province

Location	Lower 25%	Median	Upper 25%	Postings
Ontario	$31.71	$33.99	$37.71	401

By city

Location	Lower 25%	Median	Upper 25%	Postings
Toronto, ON	$32.47	$34.45	$38.72	46
Ottawa, ON	$29.84	$35.65	$39.38	14
Guelph, ON	$36.62	$36.62	$36.62	14
Midland, ON	$32.50	$38.64	$38.64	13
Hamilton, ON	$29.18	$31.41	$32.67	12
Sarnia, ON	$31.72	$37.20	$37.20	11
Windsor, ON	$26.43	$28.50	$32.73	8
Barrie, ON	$31.13	$32.50	$32.79	8
London, ON	$30.17	$31.54	$31.72	8
Markham, ON	$34.47	$34.47	$34.47	7
Mississauga, ON	$30.93	$32.35	$33.50	7
Brampton, ON	$31.92	$36.72	$37.55	7
Lakeshore, ON	$29.34	$29.35	$29.35	6
Kingston, ON	$37.12	$37.12	$37.78	6
Fergus, ON	$38.43	$38.43	$38.43	6
Oshawa, ON	$33.46	$33.46	$33.46	5
Willowdale, ON	$33.46	$33.46	$33.46	5
Orillia, ON	$32.50	$32.50	$34.26	5

Common questions

How much does a registered practical nurse make in Canada?

Based on 401 Canadian job postings that list pay, the median registered practical nurse pay is $33.99 an hour. The middle half of postings pay between $31.71 and $37.71.

Where do registered practical nurses earn the most?

Among provinces with enough data, Ontario has the highest median advertised pay at $33.99 an hour.