Executive Assistant vs Registered Practical Nurse
In 2025, the median salary for Registered Practical Nurse was $604 (0.6%) higher than for Executive Assistant: $108,673 against $108,069. Executive Assistant had 322 people on the list, Registered Practical Nurse 1,120.
At a glance
| Executive Assistant | Registered Practical Nurse | |
|---|---|---|
| People on the 2025 list | 322 | 1,120 |
| Median salary | $108,069 | $108,673 |
| Middle half | $105,273–$120,350 | $103,711–$117,320 |
| Highest salary | $185,292 | $215,098 |
| Total salaries | $37,467,335 | $126,710,651 |
| People, change | +30.4% vs 2024 | +18.1% vs 2024 |
| Median, change | −0.4% vs 2024 | +0.7% vs 2024 |
Median salary by year
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| Year | Executive Assistant | Registered Practical Nurse |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | $113,312 | |
| 2007 | $107,436 | |
| 2008 | $110,324 | |
| 2009 | $104,068 | |
| 2010 | $105,164 | $103,690 |
| 2011 | $110,327 | $104,965 |
| 2012 | $106,548 | |
| 2013 | $105,674 | |
| 2014 | $106,850 | $114,138 |
| 2015 | $106,893 | $107,140 |
| 2016 | $104,459 | $104,728 |
| 2017 | $106,877 | $110,165 |
| 2018 | $111,142 | $112,373 |
| 2019 | $110,699 | $112,794 |
| 2020 | $113,279 | $108,309 |
| 2021 | $111,148 | $108,912 |
| 2022 | $113,201 | $109,424 |
| 2023 | $114,190 | $109,145 |
| 2024 | $108,510 | $107,906 |
| 2025 | $108,069 | $108,673 |
People on the list by year
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| Year | Executive Assistant | Registered Practical Nurse |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 | |
| 2007 | 5 | |
| 2008 | 12 | |
| 2009 | 15 | |
| 2010 | 15 | 14 |
| 2011 | 20 | 6 |
| 2012 | 19 | |
| 2013 | 18 | |
| 2014 | 21 | 11 |
| 2015 | 18 | 12 |
| 2016 | 36 | 13 |
| 2017 | 54 | 27 |
| 2018 | 78 | 36 |
| 2019 | 88 | 29 |
| 2020 | 91 | 117 |
| 2021 | 109 | 179 |
| 2022 | 103 | 376 |
| 2023 | 119 | 699 |
| 2024 | 247 | 948 |
| 2025 | 322 | 1,120 |
Highest paid in 2025
Executive Assistant
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephanie Soo | Long-Term Care | $185,292 | $203 |
| 2 | Sarah Robb | Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security | $177,799 | $192 |
| 3 | Melissa Mobilio | Municipal Affairs and Housing | $175,199 | $167 |
| 4 | Alicia Leshkiw | Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario | $169,452 | $505 |
| 5 | Laura O'Reilly | Environment, Conservation and Parks | $163,766 | $175 |
Registered Practical Nurse
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marilyn Carre | Bruyère Health | $215,098 | $96 |
| 2 | Ronald Kapalu | Weeneebayko Area Health Authority | $211,269 | $7,603 |
| 3 | Kimberly Mostrey | County Of Huron | $199,833 | $586 |
| 4 | Hafsa Elamin | Waypoint Centre For Mental Health Care | $193,363 | $136 |
| 5 | Mark Owusu | Waypoint Centre For Mental Health Care | $190,977 | $136 |
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Questions and answers
Which pays more, Executive Assistant or Registered Practical Nurse?
By median salary in 2025, Registered Practical Nurse: $108,673 against $108,069.
Which has more people on the list?
Registered Practical Nurse: 1,120 against 322 in 2025.
How has the gap changed since 2010?
In 2010 the median for Executive Assistant was $105,164 and for Registered Practical Nurse $103,690, a gap of $1,474; in 2025 the gap was $604.
What do these figures cover?
Only people paid $100,000 or more are on the list, so medians and counts describe them, not everyone with each title.
What does “salary paid” include?
What the employer paid in the calendar year, so it can include overtime, retroactive pay, vacation payouts, severance or a partial year. Taxable benefits are listed separately. How the lists work