Crane operator salary in Canada
Wage data for crane operators.
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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 | $26.50 | $52.19 | 2023-2024 | |
| Alberta | $29.70 | $51.68 | 2023-2024 | |
| British Columbia | $27.00 | $55.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Manitoba | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| New Brunswick | $23.81 | $50.60 | 2023-2024 | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $26.00 | $52.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Northwest Territories | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Nova Scotia | $25.00 | $50.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Nunavut | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Ontario | $24.50 | $53.94 | 2023-2024 | |
| Prince Edward Island | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Quebec | $30.11 | $47.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Saskatchewan | $27.00 | $53.76 | 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 RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Calgary RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $26.00 | $42.60 | $54.30 | 2023-2024 |
| Camrose–Drumheller RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $29.70 | $45.00 | $51.68 | 2023-2024 |
| Edmonton RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $29.00 | $45.27 | $51.25 | 2023-2024 |
| Lethbridge–Medicine Hat RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $29.70 | $45.00 | $51.68 | 2023-2024 |
| Red Deer RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Cariboo RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $27.00 | $43.00 | $55.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Kootenay RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $27.00 | $43.00 | $55.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Lower Mainland–Southwest RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $26.00 | $38.00 | $53.17 | 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 | $30.00 | $46.26 | $56.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $28.00 | $47.16 | $56.60 | 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 RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Southwest RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Winnipeg RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Campbellton–Miramichi RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| 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 RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $23.81 | $35.00 | $50.60 | 2023-2024 |
| Avalon Peninsula RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $27.00 | $39.00 | $49.47 | 2023-2024 |
| 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 RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Cape Breton RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Halifax RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $25.00 | $41.20 | $50.00 | 2023-2024 |
| North Shore RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Southern RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $25.00 | $33.84 | $52.16 | 2023-2024 |
| Kingston–Pembroke RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $24.50 | $40.48 | $53.94 | 2023-2024 |
| London RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $23.16 | $40.74 | $53.19 | 2023-2024 |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $24.50 | $40.48 | $53.94 | 2023-2024 |
| Northeast RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Northwest RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $24.50 | $40.48 | $53.94 | 2023-2024 |
| Ottawa RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $25.00 | $37.75 | $51.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $24.50 | $40.48 | $53.94 | 2023-2024 |
| Toronto RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $23.15 | $41.22 | $55.94 | 2023-2024 |
| Windsor-Sarnia RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $25.25 | $45.50 | $53.19 | 2023-2024 |
| Abitibi-Témiscamingue RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Bas-Saint-Laurent RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Capitale-Nationale RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $30.72 | $43.01 | $45.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Centre-du-Québec RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Chaudière-Appalaches RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $29.00 | $43.39 | $46.69 | 2023-2024 |
| Côte-Nord RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| 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 RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $31.02 | $43.01 | $47.04 | 2023-2024 |
| Laurentides RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $28.90 | $43.00 | $46.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Laval RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Mauricie RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Montréal RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $24.50 | $43.00 | $47.07 | 2023-2024 |
| Montérégie RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $33.18 | $43.00 | $45.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Nord-du-Québec RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Outaouais RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $30.11 | $43.01 | $47.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $39.66 | $43.89 | $48.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Northern RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Prince Albert RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $27.00 | $44.31 | $53.76 | 2023-2024 |
| Regina–Moose Mountain RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Saskatoon–Biggar RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| 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 crane operators is $42.77 an hour. Among the provinces and territories with published estimates, Alberta has the highest median at $45.00; New Brunswick has the lowest at $35.00. A median is unavailable in 5 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 72500: Crane operators. 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: Employment Insurance Survey Data. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Employment Insurance Survey Data. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Employment Insurance Survey Data. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Job Bank does not report a wage estimate for this geography.
Source: Employment Insurance Survey Data. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Employment Insurance Survey Data. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Job Bank does not report a wage estimate for this geography.
Source: Employment Insurance Survey Data. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Job Bank does not report a wage estimate for this geography.
Source: Employment Insurance Survey Data. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Job Bank does not report a wage estimate for this geography.
Source: Employment Insurance Survey Data. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Employment Insurance Survey Data. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Job Bank does not report a wage estimate for this geography.
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