Salaries for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in Canada
Wage data for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists.
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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 | $21.00 | $40.87 | 2023-2024 | |
| Alberta | $18.00 | $32.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| British Columbia | $20.00 | $33.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Manitoba | $18.00 | $27.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| New Brunswick | $17.69 | $34.78 | 2024 | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $20.97 | $40.86 | 2024 | |
| Northwest Territories | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Nova Scotia | $18.09 | $37.56 | 2024 | |
| Nunavut | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Ontario | $22.00 | $42.82 | 2023-2024 | |
| Prince Edward Island | $20.02 | $36.13 | 2024 | |
| Quebec | $20.00 | $38.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Saskatchewan | $15.70 | $36.19 | 2021 | |
| 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 RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $18.00 | $24.00 | $30.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Calgary RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $18.25 | $23.00 | $33.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Camrose–Drumheller RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $18.50 | $23.00 | $31.50 | 2023-2024 |
| Edmonton RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $18.00 | $23.00 | $30.48 | 2023-2024 |
| Lethbridge–Medicine Hat RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $16.75 | $22.00 | $30.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Red Deer RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $18.24 | $24.00 | $32.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Cariboo RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $18.25 | $24.00 | $32.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Kootenay RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $18.81 | $24.28 | $35.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Lower Mainland–Southwest RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $20.00 | $25.00 | $33.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Nechako RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| North Coast RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Northeast RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Thompson–Okanagan RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $20.00 | $25.05 | $32.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $20.00 | $25.00 | $33.28 | 2023-2024 |
| Interlake RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| North Central RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| North RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Parklands RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| South Central RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Southeast RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $17.50 | $22.00 | $27.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Southwest RegionSmall Area Estimation | $17.23 | $25.00 | $35.18 | 2024 |
| Winnipeg RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $18.00 | $21.50 | $27.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Campbellton–Miramichi RegionSmall Area Estimation | $18.70 | $23.93 | $31.87 | 2024 |
| Edmundston–Woodstock RegionSmall Area Estimation | $18.38 | $24.24 | $31.96 | 2024 |
| Fredericton–OromoctoSmall Area Estimation | $19.56 | $25.25 | $35.60 | 2024 |
| Moncton–Richibucto RegionSmall Area Estimation | $17.89 | $25.19 | $33.17 | 2024 |
| Saint John–St. Stephen RegionSmall Area Estimation | $19.07 | $25.21 | $33.23 | 2024 |
| Avalon Peninsula RegionSmall Area Estimation | $17.23 | $25.88 | $41.00 | 2024 |
| Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| South Coast–Burin Peninsula RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Annapolis Valley RegionSmall Area Estimation | $18.57 | $24.85 | $33.33 | 2024 |
| Cape Breton RegionSmall Area Estimation | $19.04 | $25.68 | $34.13 | 2024 |
| Halifax RegionSmall Area Estimation | $18.43 | $24.79 | $34.90 | 2024 |
| North Shore RegionSmall Area Estimation | $20.30 | $26.78 | $36.62 | 2024 |
| Southern RegionSmall Area Estimation | $19.64 | $25.19 | $33.26 | 2024 |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $18.00 | $31.05 | $34.13 | 2023-2024 |
| Kingston–Pembroke RegionSmall Area Estimation | $21.51 | $28.39 | $35.67 | 2024 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie RegionSmall Area Estimation | $24.31 | $30.48 | $42.11 | 2024 |
| London RegionSmall Area Estimation | $19.54 | $29.82 | $49.47 | 2024 |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas RegionSmall Area Estimation | $19.85 | $30.35 | $41.29 | 2024 |
| Northeast RegionSmall Area Estimation | $19.55 | $27.12 | $38.90 | 2024 |
| Northwest RegionSmall Area Estimation | $19.74 | $28.56 | $39.96 | 2024 |
| Ottawa RegionSmall Area Estimation | $18.46 | $28.28 | $39.71 | 2024 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula RegionSmall Area Estimation | $19.45 | $27.73 | $38.89 | 2024 |
| Toronto RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $22.00 | $30.00 | $36.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Windsor-Sarnia RegionSmall Area Estimation | $19.68 | $28.36 | $40.07 | 2024 |
| Abitibi-Témiscamingue RegionSmall Area Estimation | $17.76 | $24.59 | $35.14 | 2024 |
| Bas-Saint-Laurent RegionSmall Area Estimation | $19.45 | $26.46 | $36.14 | 2024 |
| Capitale-Nationale RegionSmall Area Estimation | $18.90 | $26.91 | $37.00 | 2024 |
| Centre-du-Québec RegionSmall Area Estimation | $19.60 | $27.33 | $37.35 | 2024 |
| Chaudière-Appalaches RegionSmall Area Estimation | $19.59 | $27.03 | $38.15 | 2024 |
| Côte-Nord RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Estrie RegionSmall Area Estimation | $18.93 | $26.51 | $35.94 | 2024 |
| Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine RegionSmall Area Estimation | $20.07 | $26.14 | $34.27 | 2024 |
| Lanaudière RegionSmall Area Estimation | $18.85 | $27.15 | $37.82 | 2024 |
| Laurentides RegionSmall Area Estimation | $19.68 | $27.45 | $39.01 | 2024 |
| Laval RegionSmall Area Estimation | $19.93 | $27.54 | $37.91 | 2024 |
| Mauricie RegionSmall Area Estimation | $18.56 | $25.77 | $34.84 | 2024 |
| Montréal RegionSmall Area Estimation | $19.97 | $28.42 | $40.35 | 2024 |
| Montérégie RegionSmall Area Estimation | $21.09 | $28.89 | $38.95 | 2024 |
| Nord-du-Québec RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Outaouais RegionSmall Area Estimation | $19.34 | $24.58 | $35.46 | 2024 |
| Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean RegionSmall Area Estimation | $19.08 | $26.17 | $38.07 | 2024 |
| Northern RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Prince Albert RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Regina–Moose Mountain Region2021 Census – Statistics Canada | Not reported | $23.77 | Not reported | 2021 |
| Saskatoon–Biggar Region2021 Census – Statistics Canada | Not reported | $25.73 | Not reported | 2021 |
| Swift Current–Moose Jaw RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Yorkton–Melville RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
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 landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists is $30.00 an hour. Among the provinces and territories with published estimates, Ontario has the highest median at $31.05; Manitoba has the lowest at $21.50. A median is unavailable in 3 provinces or territories.
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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 22114: Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists. 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: Employment Insurance Survey Data. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Employment Insurance Survey Data. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Small Area Estimation. Reference period: 2024.
Source: Small Area Estimation. Reference period: 2024.
Job Bank does not report a wage estimate for this geography.
Source: Small Area Estimation. Reference period: 2024.
Job Bank does not report a wage estimate for this geography.
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: 2021 Census – Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2021.
Job Bank does not report a wage estimate for this geography.
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