Electrician salary in Canada
Wage data for electricians (except industrial and power system).
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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 | $20.00 | $48.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Alberta | $21.50 | $46.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| British Columbia | $20.00 | $47.49 | 2023-2024 | |
| Manitoba | $17.15 | $46.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| New Brunswick | $18.00 | $35.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $18.70 | $45.40 | 2023-2024 | |
| Northwest Territories | $30.14 | $50.56 | 2024 | |
| Nova Scotia | $19.00 | $42.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Nunavut | $21.45 | $47.70 | 2024 | |
| Ontario | $20.00 | $50.50 | 2023-2024 | |
| Prince Edward Island | $19.84 | $40.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Quebec | $22.40 | $44.79 | 2023-2024 | |
| Saskatchewan | $19.00 | $48.00 | 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 | $23.66 | $35.03 | $50.68 | 2024 |
| Calgary RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $24.00 | $40.00 | $46.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Camrose–Drumheller RegionSmall Area Estimation | $24.28 | $36.30 | $47.72 | 2024 |
| Edmonton RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $21.50 | $38.00 | $45.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Lethbridge–Medicine Hat RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $18.00 | $34.20 | $43.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Red Deer RegionSmall Area Estimation | $23.80 | $36.09 | $46.56 | 2024 |
| Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake RegionSmall Area Estimation | $26.63 | $40.93 | $59.63 | 2024 |
| Cariboo RegionSmall Area Estimation | $24.76 | $37.25 | $53.25 | 2024 |
| Kootenay RegionSmall Area Estimation | $23.87 | $33.39 | $45.30 | 2024 |
| Lower Mainland–Southwest RegionSmall Area Estimation | $21.82 | $34.57 | $47.69 | 2024 |
| Nechako RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| North Coast RegionSmall Area Estimation | $26.57 | $37.93 | $54.53 | 2024 |
| Northeast RegionSmall Area Estimation | $27.12 | $38.12 | $54.23 | 2024 |
| Thompson–Okanagan RegionSmall Area Estimation | $22.69 | $34.94 | $46.13 | 2024 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast RegionSmall Area Estimation | $21.60 | $33.28 | $44.42 | 2024 |
| Interlake RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $16.85 | $39.80 | $45.00 | 2023-2024 |
| North Central RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $17.15 | $35.00 | $46.00 | 2023-2024 |
| North RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Parklands RegionSmall Area Estimation | $24.53 | $36.75 | $47.87 | 2024 |
| South Central RegionSmall Area Estimation | $22.80 | $36.54 | $45.54 | 2024 |
| Southeast RegionSmall Area Estimation | $22.07 | $35.14 | $45.36 | 2024 |
| Southwest RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $19.50 | $36.00 | $47.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Winnipeg RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $17.50 | $35.00 | $46.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Campbellton–Miramichi RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $19.00 | $29.00 | $34.50 | 2023-2024 |
| Edmundston–Woodstock RegionSmall Area Estimation | $20.21 | $29.27 | $40.44 | 2024 |
| Fredericton–OromoctoSmall Area Estimation | $20.49 | $29.54 | $40.15 | 2024 |
| Moncton–Richibucto RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $17.00 | $26.00 | $35.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Saint John–St. Stephen RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $18.00 | $30.00 | $34.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Avalon Peninsula RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $18.00 | $32.00 | $45.40 | 2023-2024 |
| Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $18.70 | $31.00 | $45.40 | 2023-2024 |
| South Coast–Burin Peninsula RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $20.00 | $30.00 | $50.00 | 2023-2024 |
| West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $21.50 | $30.00 | $50.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Annapolis Valley RegionSmall Area Estimation | $21.78 | $31.80 | $43.22 | 2024 |
| Cape Breton RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $19.00 | $31.00 | $42.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Halifax RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $19.00 | $31.00 | $42.00 | 2023-2024 |
| North Shore RegionSmall Area Estimation | $21.69 | $30.35 | $41.99 | 2024 |
| Southern RegionSmall Area Estimation | $20.07 | $28.38 | $36.17 | 2024 |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $20.00 | $32.00 | $50.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Kingston–Pembroke RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $20.00 | $36.00 | $52.00 | 2023-2024 |
| London RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $18.50 | $29.75 | $49.37 | 2023-2024 |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $22.00 | $34.80 | $46.75 | 2023-2024 |
| Northeast RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $19.00 | $31.00 | $52.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Northwest RegionSmall Area Estimation | $23.10 | $36.82 | $55.21 | 2024 |
| Ottawa RegionSmall Area Estimation | $24.22 | $38.45 | $50.22 | 2024 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $20.00 | $32.50 | $44.50 | 2023-2024 |
| Toronto RegionSmall Area Estimation | $20.62 | $34.86 | $51.40 | 2024 |
| Windsor-Sarnia RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $20.00 | $35.00 | $54.70 | 2023-2024 |
| Abitibi-Témiscamingue RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $25.81 | $43.00 | $44.86 | 2023-2024 |
| Bas-Saint-Laurent RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $22.00 | $42.00 | $44.79 | 2023-2024 |
| Capitale-Nationale RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $21.95 | $40.83 | $44.79 | 2023-2024 |
| Centre-du-Québec RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $21.95 | $40.31 | $44.79 | 2023-2024 |
| Chaudière-Appalaches RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $21.95 | $40.72 | $44.79 | 2023-2024 |
| Côte-Nord RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $22.40 | $40.00 | $47.03 | 2023-2024 |
| Estrie RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $21.95 | $41.00 | $44.79 | 2023-2024 |
| Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $21.95 | $43.00 | $45.98 | 2023-2024 |
| Lanaudière RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $22.40 | $42.15 | $44.79 | 2023-2024 |
| Laurentides RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $22.40 | $42.21 | $44.79 | 2023-2024 |
| Laval RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $22.40 | $43.00 | $44.86 | 2023-2024 |
| Mauricie RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $21.95 | $38.13 | $45.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Montréal RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $22.40 | $37.31 | $44.79 | 2023-2024 |
| Montérégie RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $22.40 | $43.00 | $44.79 | 2023-2024 |
| Nord-du-Québec RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Outaouais RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $21.95 | $39.00 | $47.91 | 2023-2024 |
| Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $23.54 | $42.59 | $46.12 | 2023-2024 |
| Northern RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $24.20 | $35.00 | $40.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Prince Albert RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $24.20 | $35.00 | $40.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Regina–Moose Mountain RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $21.00 | $37.00 | $44.50 | 2023-2024 |
| Saskatoon–Biggar RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $19.00 | $37.50 | $48.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Swift Current–Moose Jaw RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $18.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 | 2023-2024 |
| 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 electricians (except industrial and power system) is $35.00 an hour. Among the provinces and territories with published estimates, Quebec has the highest median at $41.30; Prince Edward Island has the lowest at $26.44. A median is unavailable in 1 province or territory.
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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 72200: Electricians (except industrial and power system). 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: 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: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Employment Insurance Survey Data. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
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