Nurse Salary - Canada

To find the typical nurse salary in Canada, a number of factors need to be considered. In fact, there may be no such thing as a "typical" nurse salary. Canada, like other countries, has varied nursing salaries depending on the specific location, employment setting, and nursing position. A common question is, "what is the average nurse salary in Canada?" Salary researchers will find it more helpful, however, to ask specific questions. How does a nursing salary at a hospital compare to the salary offered at a private practice? Which cities offer the highest nurse salary in Canada? Who earns more, a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse? These questions can all be answered using PayScale's nurse salary data for Canada.

Comparing the median Nurse Salary in Canada by Job Title shows that a wide range is possible for a nurse's salary. Canada currently offers the highest salaries to nurse manager and nurse practitioner positions. This is typical for nursing salaries since nurse managers and nurse practitioners undergo more extensive training, and carry more responsibility, than many other nursing positions. The second highest nurse salary in Canada goes to registered nurses who work in either the operating or emergency room. Turning to the Nurse Salary in Canada by City chart, we can get an idea of the impact that location has on salaries. There's not a huge difference in salary range between the cities shown on this chart, but we can see that Winnipeg, Vancouver and Toronto have three of the highest median nurse salaries in Canada. Location may have less of an impact on a nurse's salary than experience. While all nurses undergo some form of training to prepare for the job, nursing is a hands-on career that benefits from practical experience. It makes sense that a nurse salary would be higher for those who have greater experience and are thus more prepared to face whatever challenges may arise on the job. Measuring a Nurse Salary in Canada by Years Experience shows that the median salary for entry-level positions is significantly lower than the median nurse salary after several years of experience.

To expand your salary research, see how a nurse salary in Canada compares to a Nurse Salary in the United States. For more detailed reports on specific nursing positions in Canada, view the links below.

Nursing Salary Links

Licensed Practical Nurse Salary - Canada
Nurse Practitioner Salary - Canada
ICU Nurse Salary - Canada
Nurse Manager Salary - Canada