Salaries for supervisors, mining and quarrying in Canada
Wage data for supervisors, mining and quarrying.
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A higher hourly rate can still mean less annual pay. Give each scenario its own paid hours and weeks.
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At 37.5 paid hours a week and 52 paid weeks a year. Both results use median hourly wages.
Before tax and deductions. Annual salaries stay fixed when hours change; their hourly equivalent changes. Monthly amounts are annual pay divided by 12.
Plan for an annual pay target
A $60,000 annual gross target at 37.5 paid hours a week and 52 paid weeks requires $30.77 an hour.
This compares published wage estimates with your target. It does not predict an offer, job availability, living costs or take-home pay.
Wages across Canada
Low, median and high hourly wages. These are wage distributions, not experience levels.
| Place | Low / hr | Median / hr | High / hr | Data period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $30.00 | $74.79 | 2023-2024 | |
| Alberta | $27.00 | $70.77 | 2023-2024 | |
| British Columbia | $37.05 | $86.02 | 2024 | |
| Manitoba | $36.50 | $56.25 | 2023-2024 | |
| New Brunswick | $26.54 | $70.84 | 2024 | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $32.05 | $102.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Northwest Territories | $34.29 | $90.48 | 2024 | |
| Nova Scotia | $28.62 | $64.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Nunavut | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Ontario | $27.80 | $75.96 | 2023-2024 | |
| Prince Edward Island | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Quebec | $27.50 | $69.93 | 2023-2024 | |
| Saskatchewan | $37.46 | $84.54 | 2023-2024 | |
| Yukon Territory | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
Source: Job Bank · Wage update 2025-11-19 · All amounts in CAD
Wages within a province
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| Economic region | Low / hr | Median / hr | High / hr | Data period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House RegionSmall Area Estimation | $35.52 | $55.32 | $71.75 | 2024 |
| Calgary RegionSmall Area Estimation | $33.68 | $54.13 | $73.71 | 2024 |
| Camrose–Drumheller RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Edmonton RegionSmall Area Estimation | $34.00 | $56.34 | $81.55 | 2024 |
| Lethbridge–Medicine Hat RegionSmall Area Estimation | $41.90 | $58.48 | $83.12 | 2024 |
| Red Deer RegionSmall Area Estimation | $34.77 | $59.09 | $92.16 | 2024 |
| Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake RegionSmall Area Estimation | $45.86 | $65.61 | $95.48 | 2024 |
| Cariboo RegionSmall Area Estimation | $36.27 | $56.18 | $82.96 | 2024 |
| Kootenay RegionSmall Area Estimation | $39.60 | $60.20 | $79.62 | 2024 |
| Lower Mainland–Southwest RegionSmall Area Estimation | $31.57 | $50.59 | $68.32 | 2024 |
| Nechako RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| North Coast RegionSmall Area Estimation | $38.50 | $59.24 | $93.87 | 2024 |
| Northeast RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Thompson–Okanagan RegionSmall Area Estimation | $38.22 | $60.98 | $97.40 | 2024 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast RegionSmall Area Estimation | $34.10 | $55.82 | $84.98 | 2024 |
| Interlake RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| North Central RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| North RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $35.00 | $50.62 | $65.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Parklands RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $35.00 | $50.62 | $65.00 | 2023-2024 |
| South Central RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Southeast RegionSmall Area Estimation | $30.25 | $43.67 | $57.79 | 2024 |
| Southwest RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Winnipeg RegionSmall Area Estimation | $29.31 | $44.69 | $61.50 | 2024 |
| Campbellton–Miramichi RegionSmall Area Estimation | $27.54 | $40.64 | $68.27 | 2024 |
| Edmundston–Woodstock RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Fredericton–OromoctoNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Moncton–Richibucto RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Saint John–St. Stephen RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Avalon Peninsula RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $39.03 | $50.37 | $59.98 | 2023-2024 |
| Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| South Coast–Burin Peninsula RegionSmall Area Estimation | $39.28 | $57.87 | $80.24 | 2024 |
| West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $32.00 | $57.69 | $75.55 | 2023-2024 |
| Annapolis Valley RegionSmall Area Estimation | $27.66 | $43.26 | $55.12 | 2024 |
| Cape Breton RegionSmall Area Estimation | $36.26 | $51.17 | $72.09 | 2024 |
| Halifax RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| North Shore RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Southern RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula RegionSmall Area Estimation | $32.36 | $46.80 | $59.38 | 2024 |
| Kingston–Pembroke RegionSmall Area Estimation | $32.13 | $48.37 | $63.74 | 2024 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie RegionSmall Area Estimation | $30.30 | $47.44 | $60.25 | 2024 |
| London RegionSmall Area Estimation | $30.69 | $44.45 | $56.20 | 2024 |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas RegionSmall Area Estimation | $29.49 | $46.14 | $58.94 | 2024 |
| Northeast RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $30.25 | $57.00 | $78.67 | 2023-2024 |
| Northwest RegionSmall Area Estimation | $39.97 | $59.41 | $86.49 | 2024 |
| Ottawa RegionSmall Area Estimation | $30.15 | $45.99 | $56.44 | 2024 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula RegionSmall Area Estimation | $31.33 | $47.64 | $62.39 | 2024 |
| Toronto RegionSmall Area Estimation | $31.32 | $48.93 | $65.45 | 2024 |
| Windsor-Sarnia RegionSmall Area Estimation | $30.71 | $49.77 | $62.97 | 2024 |
| Abitibi-Témiscamingue RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $21.00 | $54.49 | $68.68 | 2023-2024 |
| Bas-Saint-Laurent RegionSmall Area Estimation | $36.26 | $56.10 | $73.23 | 2024 |
| Capitale-Nationale RegionSmall Area Estimation | $35.72 | $55.68 | $69.19 | 2024 |
| Centre-du-Québec RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Chaudière-Appalaches RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Côte-Nord RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $20.00 | $56.00 | $72.12 | 2023-2024 |
| Estrie RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Lanaudière RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Laurentides RegionSmall Area Estimation | $35.89 | $63.27 | $95.13 | 2024 |
| Laval RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Mauricie RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Montréal RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Montérégie RegionSmall Area Estimation | $37.15 | $59.31 | $74.75 | 2024 |
| Nord-du-Québec RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $20.00 | $56.00 | $72.12 | 2023-2024 |
| Outaouais RegionSmall Area Estimation | $39.28 | $62.21 | $81.88 | 2024 |
| Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean RegionSmall Area Estimation | $35.50 | $58.17 | $74.96 | 2024 |
| Northern RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Prince Albert RegionSmall Area Estimation | $42.14 | $68.67 | $88.87 | 2024 |
| Regina–Moose Mountain RegionSmall Area Estimation | $35.23 | $64.69 | $82.75 | 2024 |
| Saskatoon–Biggar RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $47.00 | $59.61 | $77.88 | 2023-2024 |
| Swift Current–Moose Jaw RegionSmall Area Estimation | $45.02 | $70.30 | $92.41 | 2024 |
| Yorkton–Melville RegionSmall Area Estimation | $40.76 | $66.62 | $86.36 | 2024 |
Source: Job Bank regional wage table · Wage update 2025-11-19 · All amounts in CAD. A regional wage describes the published area, not a particular employer or job offer.
Understanding these wages
The national median for supervisors, mining and quarrying is $50.62 an hour. Among the provinces and territories with published estimates, Northwest Territories has the highest median at $58.63; New Brunswick has the lowest at $40.56. A median is unavailable in 3 provinces or territories.
Explore natural resources and agriculture wagesThe median wage
The median is the middle wage when wages are ordered from lowest to highest. Job Bank’s low and high figures usually represent the 10th and 90th percentiles. They are not junior and senior salary bands.
Annual pay calculation
Hourly wage × paid hours per week × paid weeks per year. Monthly pay is the annual result divided by 12. It is a calculation for the schedule you enter, not a reported annual salary or take-home pay.
Source data and dates
Job Bank occupation 82020: Supervisors, mining and quarrying. The annual update is dated 2025-11-19. Job Bank also adjusts wage estimates between releases to reflect changes in provincial or territorial minimum wages. Each row keeps its own data period; some estimates use a different source or method.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Small Area Estimation. Reference period: 2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Small Area Estimation. Reference period: 2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Small Area Estimation. Reference period: 2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Job Bank does not report a wage estimate for this geography.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Job Bank does not report a wage estimate for this geography.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Job Bank does not report a wage estimate for this geography.
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