Wages
Electrician Pay in Canada in 2026: Wages in Every Province
Updated October 31, 2026
$35.00 per hour, median wage for Electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) in Canada, reference period 2023 to 2024, published 2025-11-19. Pay depends on the province. Quebec has the highest provincial median: $41.30 per hour, median wage for Electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) in Quebec, reference period 2023 to 2024, published 2025-11-19.
What do electricians earn in Canada?
Job Bank's November 2025 wage release gives a median of $35.00 an hour for construction electricians in Canada, for 2023 to 2024. The low wage is $20.00, and the high wage is $48.00. Half of the workers in a group earn more than the median, and half earn less. Pay changes a lot from one province to the next. The provincial median goes from $26.44 in Prince Edward Island to $41.30 in Quebec.
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Construction electrician wages across Canada
Construction electrician wages in every province and territory
Electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) · Hourly · Dated November 19, 2025
| Place | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| QuebecData from 2023 to 2024 | $22.40[1] | $41.30[1] | $44.79[1] |
| Northwest TerritoriesData from 2024 | $30.14[1] | $40.55[1] | $50.56[1] |
| AlbertaData from 2023 to 2024 | $21.50[1] | $38.00[1] | $46.00[1] |
| SaskatchewanData from 2023 to 2024 | $19.00[1] | $37.50[1] | $48.00[1] |
| ManitobaData from 2023 to 2024 | $17.15[1] | $35.00[1] | $46.00[1] |
| NunavutData from 2024 | $21.45[1] | $34.67[1] | $47.70[1] |
| British ColumbiaData from 2023 to 2024 | $20.00[1] | $34.00[1] | $47.49[1] |
| OntarioData from 2023 to 2024 | $20.00[1] | $34.00[1] | $50.50[1] |
| Newfoundland and LabradorData from 2023 to 2024 | $18.70[1] | $31.00[1] | $45.40[1] |
| Nova ScotiaData from 2023 to 2024 | $19.00[1] | $31.00[1] | $42.00[1] |
| New BrunswickData from 2023 to 2024 | $18.00[1] | $28.00[1] | $35.00[1] |
| Prince Edward IslandData from 2023 to 2024 | $19.84[1] | $26.44[1] | $40.00[1] |
| Yukon | No published figure | No published figure | No published figure |
Which provinces pay electricians the most?
Quebec has the highest median, at $41.30 an hour. The Northwest Territories follow at $40.55, then Alberta at $38.00 and Saskatchewan at $37.50. Ontario and British Columbia both have a median of $34.00. The lowest medians are in New Brunswick, at $28.00, and Prince Edward Island, at $26.44. Job Bank publishes no figure for Yukon in this release. The high wage can tell a different story. Ontario's high wage is $50.50, and Quebec's is $44.79.
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Pay in cities and regions
Pay inside a province changes by region. In Alberta, the median is $40.00 in Calgary and $38.00 in Edmonton. In the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake region, it is $40.93. Ottawa's median is $38.45, and Toronto's is $34.86. In British Columbia, the Lower Mainland median is $34.57. Montréal's median is $37.31, but some other Quebec regions, such as Laval, reach $43.00. The table lists every region with a Job Bank figure, from the highest median to the lowest.
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Construction electrician wages by region
Electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) · Hourly · Dated November 19, 2025
| Place | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QuebecData from 2023 to 2024 | $21.95[1] | $43.00[1] | $45.98[1] |
| Montérégie, QuebecData from 2023 to 2024 | $22.40[1] | $43.00[1] | $44.79[1] |
| Laval, QuebecData from 2023 to 2024 | $22.40[1] | $43.00[1] | $44.86[1] |
| Abitibi-Témiscamingue, QuebecData from 2023 to 2024 | $25.81[1] | $43.00[1] | $44.86[1] |
| Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, QuebecData from 2023 to 2024 | $23.54[1] | $42.59[1] | $46.12[1] |
| Laurentides, QuebecData from 2023 to 2024 | $22.40[1] | $42.21[1] | $44.79[1] |
| Lanaudière, QuebecData from 2023 to 2024 | $22.40[1] | $42.15[1] | $44.79[1] |
| Bas-Saint-Laurent, QuebecData from 2023 to 2024 | $22.00[1] | $42.00[1] | $44.79[1] |
| Estrie, QuebecData from 2023 to 2024 | $21.95[1] | $41.00[1] | $44.79[1] |
| Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake, AlbertaData from 2024 | $26.63[1] | $40.93[1] | $59.63[1] |
| Capitale-Nationale, QuebecData from 2023 to 2024 | $21.95[1] | $40.83[1] | $44.79[1] |
| Chaudière-Appalaches, QuebecData from 2023 to 2024 | $21.95[1] | $40.72[1] | $44.79[1] |
| Centre-du-Québec, QuebecData from 2023 to 2024 | $21.95[1] | $40.31[1] | $44.79[1] |
| Côte-Nord, QuebecData from 2023 to 2024 | $22.40[1] | $40.00[1] | $47.03[1] |
| Swift Current–Moose Jaw, SaskatchewanData from 2023 to 2024 | $18.00[1] | $40.00[1] | $50.00[1] |
| Calgary, AlbertaData from 2023 to 2024 | $24.00[1] | $40.00[1] | $46.00[1] |
| Interlake, ManitobaData from 2023 to 2024 | $16.85[1] | $39.80[1] | $45.00[1] |
| Outaouais, QuebecData from 2023 to 2024 | $21.95[1] | $39.00[1] | $47.91[1] |
| Ottawa, OntarioData from 2024 | $24.22[1] | $38.45[1] | $50.22[1] |
| Mauricie, QuebecData from 2023 to 2024 | $21.95[1] | $38.13[1] | $45.00[1] |
| Northeast, British ColumbiaData from 2024 | $27.12[1] | $38.12[1] | $54.23[1] |
| Edmonton, AlbertaData from 2023 to 2024 | $21.50[1] | $38.00[1] | $45.00[1] |
| North Coast, British ColumbiaData from 2024 | $26.57[1] | $37.93[1] | $54.53[1] |
| Saskatoon–Biggar, SaskatchewanData from 2023 to 2024 | $19.00[1] | $37.50[1] | $48.00[1] |
| Montréal, QuebecData from 2023 to 2024 | $22.40[1] | $37.31[1] | $44.79[1] |
| Cariboo, British ColumbiaData from 2024 | $24.76[1] | $37.25[1] | $53.25[1] |
| Regina–Moose Mountain, SaskatchewanData from 2023 to 2024 | $21.00[1] | $37.00[1] | $44.50[1] |
| Northwest, OntarioData from 2024 | $23.10[1] | $36.82[1] | $55.21[1] |
| Parklands, ManitobaData from 2024 | $24.53[1] | $36.75[1] | $47.87[1] |
| South Central, ManitobaData from 2024 | $22.80[1] | $36.54[1] | $45.54[1] |
| Camrose–Drumheller, AlbertaData from 2024 | $24.28[1] | $36.30[1] | $47.72[1] |
| Red Deer, AlbertaData from 2024 | $23.80[1] | $36.09[1] | $46.56[1] |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie, OntarioData from 2023 to 2024 | $20.00[1] | $36.00[1] | $52.00[1] |
| Southwest, ManitobaData from 2023 to 2024 | $19.50[1] | $36.00[1] | $47.00[1] |
| Southeast, ManitobaData from 2024 | $22.07[1] | $35.14[1] | $45.36[1] |
| Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House, AlbertaData from 2024 | $23.66[1] | $35.03[1] | $50.68[1] |
| Windsor–Sarnia, OntarioData from 2023 to 2024 | $20.00[1] | $35.00[1] | $54.70[1] |
| North Central, ManitobaData from 2023 to 2024 | $17.15[1] | $35.00[1] | $46.00[1] |
| Winnipeg, ManitobaData from 2023 to 2024 | $17.50[1] | $35.00[1] | $46.00[1] |
| Prince Albert, SaskatchewanData from 2023 to 2024 | $24.20[1] | $35.00[1] | $40.00[1] |
| Northern, SaskatchewanData from 2023 to 2024 | $24.20[1] | $35.00[1] | $40.00[1] |
| Thompson–Okanagan, British ColumbiaData from 2024 | $22.69[1] | $34.94[1] | $46.13[1] |
| Toronto, OntarioData from 2024 | $20.62[1] | $34.86[1] | $51.40[1] |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas, OntarioData from 2023 to 2024 | $22.00[1] | $34.80[1] | $46.75[1] |
| Lower Mainland, British ColumbiaData from 2024 | $21.82[1] | $34.57[1] | $47.69[1] |
| Lethbridge–Medicine Hat, AlbertaData from 2023 to 2024 | $18.00[1] | $34.20[1] | $43.00[1] |
| Kootenay, British ColumbiaData from 2024 | $23.87[1] | $33.39[1] | $45.30[1] |
| Vancouver Island and Coast, British ColumbiaData from 2024 | $21.60[1] | $33.28[1] | $44.42[1] |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula, OntarioData from 2023 to 2024 | $20.00[1] | $32.50[1] | $44.50[1] |
| Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland and LabradorData from 2023 to 2024 | $18.00[1] | $32.00[1] | $45.40[1] |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula, OntarioData from 2023 to 2024 | $20.00[1] | $32.00[1] | $50.00[1] |
| Annapolis Valley, Nova ScotiaData from 2024 | $21.78[1] | $31.80[1] | $43.22[1] |
| Notre Dame–Central Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland and LabradorData from 2023 to 2024 | $18.70[1] | $31.00[1] | $45.40[1] |
| Cape Breton, Nova ScotiaData from 2023 to 2024 | $19.00[1] | $31.00[1] | $42.00[1] |
| Halifax, Nova ScotiaData from 2023 to 2024 | $19.00[1] | $31.00[1] | $42.00[1] |
| Northeast, OntarioData from 2023 to 2024 | $19.00[1] | $31.00[1] | $52.00[1] |
| North Shore, Nova ScotiaData from 2024 | $21.69[1] | $30.35[1] | $41.99[1] |
| South Coast–Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland and LabradorData from 2023 to 2024 | $20.00[1] | $30.00[1] | $50.00[1] |
| West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador, Newfoundland and LabradorData from 2023 to 2024 | $21.50[1] | $30.00[1] | $50.00[1] |
| Saint John–St. Stephen, New BrunswickData from 2023 to 2024 | $18.00[1] | $30.00[1] | $34.00[1] |
| London, OntarioData from 2023 to 2024 | $18.50[1] | $29.75[1] | $49.37[1] |
| Fredericton–Oromocto, New BrunswickData from 2024 | $20.49[1] | $29.54[1] | $40.15[1] |
| Edmundston–Woodstock, New BrunswickData from 2024 | $20.21[1] | $29.27[1] | $40.44[1] |
| Campbellton–Miramichi, New BrunswickData from 2023 to 2024 | $19.00[1] | $29.00[1] | $34.50[1] |
| Southern, Nova ScotiaData from 2024 | $20.07[1] | $28.38[1] | $36.17[1] |
| Moncton–Richibucto, New BrunswickData from 2023 to 2024 | $17.00[1] | $26.00[1] | $35.00[1] |
Do industrial electricians earn more?
In every province with figures for both trades, the industrial median is higher. Job Bank's national median for industrial electricians is $42.00 an hour, and for construction electricians it is $35.00. In Saskatchewan, the industrial median is $49.00, and the construction median is $37.50. In Alberta, the industrial median is $44.00. In Ontario, it is $40.50.
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Industrial electrician wages across Canada
Industrial electrician wages in every province and territory
Industrial electricians (NOC 72201) · Hourly · Data from 2023 to 2024 · Dated November 19, 2025
| Place | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | $38.00[1] | $49.00[1] | $57.78[1] |
| British Columbia | $35.90[1] | $45.00[1] | $54.95[1] |
| Alberta | $25.00[1] | $44.00[1] | $68.00[1] |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $26.00[1] | $43.26[1] | $58.10[1] |
| Quebec | $24.80[1] | $43.00[1] | $48.00[1] |
| New Brunswick | $28.75[1] | $42.00[1] | $59.62[1] |
| Manitoba | $27.00[1] | $40.50[1] | $48.00[1] |
| Ontario | $29.00[1] | $40.50[1] | $48.00[1] |
| Nova Scotia | $30.00[1] | $40.00[1] | $50.00[1] |
| Prince Edward Island | $29.00[1] | $34.93[1] | $42.50[1] |
| Northwest Territories | No published figure | No published figure | No published figure |
| Nunavut | No published figure | No published figure | No published figure |
| Yukon | No published figure | No published figure | No published figure |
How much do apprentice electricians earn?
Some provinces set apprentice pay as a share of the journeyperson wage. The share goes up as you finish hours or levels. Manitoba's trade sheet lists 40% at level 1 and 80% at level 4. Nova Scotia changes the share every 900 hours. Saskatchewan's 2020 table does the same until it reaches 70%. In Manitoba, in-class training costs you $580 per level. To estimate your pay, multiply the share by the journeyperson wage where you work.
Apprentice wage schedules by province
- Manitoba's trade sheet lists 40%, 50%, 65% and 80% of the journeyperson wage rate for levels 1 to 4.[2]
- Nova Scotia sets 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75% and 80% of the journeyperson wage, rising every 900 hours over 7,200 hours.[3]
- Saskatchewan's 2020 table, an unofficial consolidation, lists 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70% and 70% of a new journeyperson's hourly rate, one share for each 900 hours over 7,200 hours.[4]
Fair-wage and minimum rates compared with the median
Some public contracts, and one provincial law, set a rate for each trade. In the three places below, that rate is higher than the median for the region. The City of Toronto fair wage schedule for industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) work lists $56.50 an hour for a journeyperson electrical worker from May 1, 2026. Job Bank's median for the Toronto region is $34.86. Burnaby's fair wage schedule follows the standard union agreement rates in B.C. It lists $51.46 an hour, or $67.25 with remuneration. The Lower Mainland median is $34.57. Manitoba's ICI minimum wage schedule lists $44.61 an hour for a journeyperson construction electrician until April 30, 2027. The Winnipeg median is $35.00. Keep two points in mind. The schedule rates are journeyperson rates, and the Job Bank median covers everyone in the occupation group. The schedule rates are for 2026, and the medians are for 2023 to 2024 or for 2024.
Published fair-wage and minimum rates for journeyperson electricians
- The City of Toronto fair wage schedule for ICI work lists $56.50 an hour plus $16.50 in fringe benefits for a journeyperson electrical worker from May 1, 2026.[5]
- From May 1, 2027, the Toronto ICI rate rises to $59.15 an hour plus $16.57 in fringe benefits.[5]
- On City of Toronto ICI contracts, hours past the weekly limit, 37.5 hours for electrical workers, are paid at time and a half.[5]
- Burnaby's fair wage schedule lists $51.46 an hour plus $15.79 in remuneration, a total of $67.25, for a journeyman electrician. It follows the CLRA summary of standard union agreement rates for June 2026.[6]
- Manitoba's ICI construction minimum wage schedule lists $44.61 an hour for a journeyperson construction electrician from May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027, and $45.50 from May 1, 2027. The minimum also depends on where the job is and how big it is.[7]
Before you move for electrical work
Check these points before you accept a job in another city or province.
- Compare the regional median, not only the provincial one. In Alberta, the median is $40.00 in Calgary but $34.20 in Lethbridge–Medicine Hat.
- Ask whether the job is on a public contract with a fair wage rate. On a City of Toronto ICI contract, a journeyperson electrical worker gets $56.50 an hour from May 1, 2026. The Toronto median is $34.86.
- Ask whether a quoted rate is base pay or a total package. Burnaby's $67.25 total includes $15.79 in remuneration on top of $51.46 in wages.
- Ask how overtime is paid. On City of Toronto ICI contracts, hours past 37.5 a week are paid at time and a half.
- If you are an apprentice, check the wage schedule in the new province. Nova Scotia's minimum starts at 45% of the journeyperson wage.
- Check the certification rules. In Manitoba, you must be a certified journeyperson or a registered apprentice to work as a construction electrician.
How to read these figures
Job Bank gives a low, a median and a high hourly wage for each place. The note under each table shows the period that the figures cover. Most rows cover 2023 to 2024, and some regions cover 2024 only. The high wage is not a maximum: some regions and contract rates on this page are higher. A cell that says No published figure has no Job Bank figure in this release.
Questions and answers
How much does an electrician make in Canada?
Job Bank gives a median of $35.00 an hour for construction electricians in Canada. The low wage is $20.00, and the high wage is $48.00. Industrial electricians have a median of $42.00.
Which province pays electricians the most?
Quebec has the highest provincial median for construction electricians, at $41.30 an hour. The Northwest Territories, at $40.55, and Alberta, at $38.00, come next.
How much does an electrician make in Ontario?
Job Bank gives Ontario a median of $34.00 an hour and a high wage of $50.50. The median is $38.45 in Ottawa and $34.86 in Toronto.
How much does an electrician make in Alberta?
Alberta's median is $38.00 an hour. The median is $40.00 in Calgary and $38.00 in Edmonton.
How much does an electrician make in B.C.?
British Columbia's median is $34.00 an hour, and the Lower Mainland's is $34.57. Industrial electricians in B.C. have a median of $45.00.
How much does an apprentice electrician make?
It depends on your province and your level. Nova Scotia sets a minimum of 45% of the journeyperson wage for your first 900 hours, rising to 80%. Manitoba's trade sheet lists 40% at level 1 and 80% at level 4.
Do union electricians earn more?
No source on this page compares union and non-union pay directly. Burnaby's fair wage schedule, based on standard union agreement rates for June 2026, lists $51.46 an hour for a journeyman electrician. Job Bank's Lower Mainland median for 2024 is $34.57.
Sources
- Job Bank open wage data (Wages dataset), 2025-11-19
Employment and Social Development Canada. Retrieved October 31, 2026
- Construction Electrician: Manitoba Compulsory Certification Trade (trade sheet)
Apprenticeship Manitoba, Government of Manitoba. Retrieved October 30, 2026
- Construction Electrician Trade Regulations, N.S. Reg. 188/2016
Province of Nova Scotia, Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Retrieved October 30, 2026
- SATCC wage rates table for apprentices (2020)
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC). Retrieved October 30, 2026
- Fair Wage Schedule 2025-2028, Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (I.C.I.) Work
City of Toronto, Fair Wage Office. Retrieved October 30, 2026
- Schedule A to the Fair Wage Schedule, Compensation Schedule (revised 2026 Aug 14)
City of Burnaby. Retrieved October 30, 2026
- Manitoba ICI Construction Sector Minimum Wage Schedules
Government of Manitoba, Employment Standards. Retrieved October 30, 2026