Salaries for electrical power line and cable workers in Canada
Wage data for electrical power line and cable workers.
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A higher hourly rate can still mean less annual pay. Give each scenario its own paid hours and weeks.
First scenario
Second scenario
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 | $28.40 | $62.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Alberta | $31.75 | $67.31 | 2023-2024 | |
| British Columbia | $32.00 | $63.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Manitoba | $27.40 | $55.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| New Brunswick | $31.41 | $65.44 | 2024 | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.50 | $50.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Northwest Territories | $39.38 | $78.51 | 2024 | |
| Nova Scotia | $29.61 | $70.79 | 2024 | |
| Nunavut | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Ontario | $29.70 | $62.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Prince Edward Island | $27.00 | $45.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Quebec | $30.90 | $49.20 | 2023-2024 | |
| Saskatchewan | $35.00 | $62.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Yukon Territory | $54.61 | $79.57 | 2024 |
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 RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $31.75 | $55.00 | $67.31 | 2023-2024 |
| Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Calgary RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $31.75 | $55.00 | $67.31 | 2023-2024 |
| Camrose–Drumheller RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $31.75 | $55.00 | $67.31 | 2023-2024 |
| Edmonton RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $31.75 | $55.00 | $67.31 | 2023-2024 |
| Lethbridge–Medicine Hat RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $31.75 | $55.00 | $67.31 | 2023-2024 |
| Red Deer RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $31.75 | $55.00 | $67.31 | 2023-2024 |
| Cariboo RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $32.00 | $50.00 | $63.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Kootenay RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $32.00 | $50.00 | $63.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Lower Mainland–Southwest RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $32.00 | $50.00 | $63.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Nechako RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| North Coast RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Northeast RegionSmall Area Estimation | $49.15 | $65.14 | $86.91 | 2024 |
| Thompson–Okanagan RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $50.00 | $50.00 | $63.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $32.00 | $50.00 | $63.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Interlake RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $28.85 | $48.60 | $55.00 | 2023-2024 |
| North Central RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| North RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Parklands RegionSmall Area Estimation | $36.57 | $48.19 | $59.94 | 2024 |
| South Central RegionSmall Area Estimation | $31.32 | $46.22 | $60.13 | 2024 |
| Southeast RegionSmall Area Estimation | $31.41 | $44.77 | $57.08 | 2024 |
| Southwest RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $19.80 | $46.00 | $49.62 | 2023-2024 |
| 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 RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Avalon Peninsula RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $23.00 | $44.00 | $50.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $23.50 | $44.00 | $50.00 | 2023-2024 |
| South Coast–Burin Peninsula RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $23.50 | $44.00 | $50.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Annapolis Valley RegionSmall Area Estimation | $31.64 | $53.84 | $75.59 | 2024 |
| Cape Breton RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Halifax RegionSmall Area Estimation | $28.03 | $49.51 | $67.95 | 2024 |
| North Shore RegionSmall Area Estimation | $29.33 | $53.09 | $69.90 | 2024 |
| Southern RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $29.70 | $45.00 | $62.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Kingston–Pembroke RegionSmall Area Estimation | $33.53 | $50.38 | $63.71 | 2024 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $34.00 | $45.00 | $50.19 | 2023-2024 |
| London RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $29.70 | $45.00 | $62.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Northeast RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $25.00 | $45.45 | $52.62 | 2023-2024 |
| Northwest RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $40.00 | $50.00 | $60.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Ottawa RegionSmall Area Estimation | $33.93 | $50.11 | $63.81 | 2024 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Toronto RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $29.70 | $45.00 | $62.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Windsor-Sarnia RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $29.70 | $45.00 | $62.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Abitibi-Témiscamingue RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $30.90 | $42.49 | $49.20 | 2023-2024 |
| Bas-Saint-Laurent RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $30.90 | $42.49 | $49.20 | 2023-2024 |
| Capitale-Nationale RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $30.90 | $42.49 | $49.20 | 2023-2024 |
| Centre-du-Québec RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $30.90 | $42.49 | $49.20 | 2023-2024 |
| Chaudière-Appalaches RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $30.90 | $42.49 | $49.20 | 2023-2024 |
| Côte-Nord RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $30.90 | $42.49 | $49.20 | 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 RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $30.00 | $42.77 | $52.62 | 2023-2024 |
| Laurentides RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $29.33 | $42.52 | $55.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Laval RegionSmall Area Estimation | $30.14 | $42.29 | $52.84 | 2024 |
| Mauricie RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $30.90 | $42.49 | $49.20 | 2023-2024 |
| Montréal RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Montérégie RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $28.19 | $42.49 | $55.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Nord-du-Québec RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Outaouais RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $30.90 | $42.49 | $49.20 | 2023-2024 |
| Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $30.90 | $42.49 | $49.20 | 2023-2024 |
| Northern RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $40.00 | $49.36 | $62.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Prince Albert RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $40.00 | $49.36 | $62.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Regina–Moose Mountain RegionSmall Area Estimation | $34.76 | $48.96 | $59.76 | 2024 |
| Saskatoon–Biggar RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $21.00 | $47.85 | $54.26 | 2023-2024 |
| Swift Current–Moose Jaw RegionSmall Area Estimation | $37.74 | $50.42 | $62.97 | 2024 |
| Yorkton–Melville RegionSmall Area Estimation | $36.28 | $51.32 | $63.25 | 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 electrical power line and cable workers is $46.00 an hour. Among the provinces and territories with published estimates, Yukon Territory has the highest median at $72.75; Prince Edward Island has the lowest at $42.00. A median is unavailable in 1 province or territory.
Explore trades and transport 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 72203: Electrical power line and cable workers. 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: 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: 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: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
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.
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