Electrician Salary in Canada (2026 Guide)
Updated using 370 verified wage entries collected from employers across Canada.
Electricians remain one of the most essential and stable trades in Canada’s construction, industrial, and maintenance sectors. Based on 370 real salary submissions, the average hourly wage for Electricians in Canada is $40.00/hr, with most wages ranging between $34.04/hr and $42.07/hr.
Top earners—particularly those in industrial, mining, energy, and remote projects—reach between $55/hr and $70/hr, with the highest recorded wage at $88.56/hr.
National Salary Snapshot
- Average hourly wage: $40.00/hr
- Median hourly wage: $37.02/hr
- Typical range (middle 50%): $34.04 – $42.07/hr
- Highest recorded rate: $88.56/hr
- Lowest recorded rate: $30/hr
These figures come directly from verified submissions by employers, hiring managers, and project supervisors across Canada.
Salary by Province
Electrician wages vary significantly based on region, local demand, union agreements, and the type of work being performed. Based on the 2025 data:
British Columbia
Often among the highest-paying provinces for electricians, with strong demand across industrial maintenance, ports, and major commercial projects.
Alberta
Competitive wages, especially in oil & gas, power systems, and large industrial sites.
Ontario
Large workforce and steady demand; wages vary widely depending on city and project complexity.
Quebec
Consistently solid wages supported by commercial, industrial, and major infrastructure projects.
Saskatchewan & Manitoba
Moderate-to-strong wages, particularly in mining, utilities, and heavy industry.
Atlantic Canada
Moderate wages with steady work available in shipyards, manufacturing, and municipal infrastructure projects.
Top Paying Cities for Electricians
Based on the collected data, cities with the strongest demand and highest wages include:
Fort McMurray, AB – Premium wages for energy, mining, and industrial projects
Vancouver & North Vancouver, BC – High demand across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors
Toronto & GTA, ON – Large-scale commercial and transit projects maintain strong wage levels
Prince Rupert, BC – Remote premium for port and industrial operations
Richmond, Surrey & other BC cities – Steady construction and maintenance demand
These locations commonly offer higher rates for shift work, remote work, industrial certifications, or union projects.
What Affects Electrician Pay?
1. Industry / Work Environment
The type of work heavily influences wages:
- Heavy industrial & energy
- Utilities and power systems
- Commercial construction
- Residential construction
- Marine & port maintenance
- Mining and remote industrial camps
Industrial, mining, and energy-sector electricians consistently receive the highest wages.
2. Experience & Certifications
Higher wages are typically associated with:
- Red Seal Endorsement (RSE)
- 5–15+ years of experience
- Experience with industrial controls, PLCs, or automation
- Dual-ticket trades (e.g., electrician + instrumentation tech)
- Maintenance and troubleshooting expertise
3. Location
Regions with higher living costs or remote access generally pay more:
- Northern BC
- Alberta oil sands
- Remote coastal or mining towns
- High-growth metro areas such as Vancouver and Toronto
Job Outlook for Electricians in 2026
Canada continues to experience strong demand for electricians due to:
- Large-scale infrastructure and transit projects
- Ongoing industrial expansion and modernization
- Skilled trades shortages nationwide
- Increased retirement of experienced Red Seal electricians
- Growth in clean energy and electrical infrastructure
Electricians remain one of the most future-proof trades in the country.
Where This Data Comes From
This report is based on 370 real Electrician salary entries, verified manually and collected from hiring managers, contractors, utilities, and industrial employers across Canada. Every submission includes the job title, employer name, city, province, and hourly wage.
Our goal is to provide the most accurate, real-world salary insights for Canada’s skilled trades and industrial sectors.
City Average & Median Hourly
Provincial Average & Median
Salary Information - Electrician : Salaries
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| Job Title | Company Name | City / Town | Province | Compensation |
| Underground Electrician | Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited | Dobie | ON | $57.45/hr |
| Electrician - Licensed | Handyman Connection of Metro Vancouver, BC | Maple Ridge | BC | $60.00–$90.00/hr |
| Licensed Industrial Electrician | McCain Foods Limited | Coaldale | AB | $52.48/hr |
| Certified Electrician | West Fraser | Chetwynd | BC | $50.89/hr base pay |
| 057000-Electrician | Heidelberg Materials | Edmonton | AB | $57.76/hr |
| Certified Electrician | Tolko Industries Ltd. | High Level | AB | $50.19/hr |
| Electrician | Kalesnikoff Lumber | Castlegar | BC | $51.00/hr |
| Power Plant Electrician/Instrument Technician | Capital Power | Warburg | AB | $64.23/hr |
| Industrial 2n2 Electrician | Tremblay Electric | Hanson Lake | SK | $50.00–$54.00/hr |
| Journeyperson Electrician | S2S Electric Ltd | Squamish | BC | $50.00–$60.00/hr |
| Licensed Electrician | Ramrock Electrical Contractors | Chatham-Kent | ON | $54.00–$55.00/hr |
| Licenced Electrician | Sega Group | Ottawa | ON | $54.00/hr |
| 309A Electrician - Construction Foreman | Arthur Electric Inc. | Rockwood | ON | $50.85/hr |
| Milwright and certified Electrician | Terry Pedro | Woodbridge | ON | $50.00–$70.00/hr |
| Journeyman Electrician | Aryus Corp | Fort McMurray | AB | $50.00/hr base pay |
| Dual Ticketed Journeyman HET / Journeyman Electrician | White Water Management | Grande Prairie County | AB | $55.00/hr base pay |
| Journeyperson Electrician | Crown Contracting Ltd | Surrey | BC | $50.00/hr |
| Substation Electrician | Allteck Limited Partnership | Saskatoon | SK | $80.00–$84.00/hr |
| Journeyman Electrician | Fraser Valley Refrigeration | Aldergrove | BC | $50.00–$53.52/hr |
| Electrician | Amrize | Exshaw | AB | $57.70/hr |
| Journeyman Electrician | Weyerhaeuser | Delta | BC | $52.21/hr |
| Industrial Electrician | PM-Stratford | Stratford | ON | $52.00/hr |
| Dual Ticket Heavy Duty Mechanic/Electrician Field - Fort McMurray | Finning International Inc. | Fort McMurray | AB | $70.19–$77.99/hr |
| Commercial, Industrial, Service Electrician | Division 26 Inc | Fort McMurray | AB | $50.26/hr |
| Electrician / Millwright (Dual Ticket 442A & 433A) | Westlake Royal Building Products | Woodbridge | ON | $50.29/hr |
| Electrician Certified | Quesnel Plywood - A division of West Fraser Panel Products Ltd. | Quesnel | BC | $51.24/hr |
| Underground Electrician | Foran Mining Corporation | Hanson Lake | SK | $59.78–$64.92/hr |
| Guideway Technician, Electrical | AtkinsRéalis | Richmond | BC | $50.74–$59.69/hr |
| Dual Ticket Maintenance Technician (Millwright + Electrician) | H & M Food Ltd | Calgary | AB | $50.00–$55.00/hr |
| Journeyperson Electrician | Dynamo | Saskatoon | SK | $47.00–$55.00/hr |
| Underground Electrician | Black River Electrical Inc | Matheson | ON | $50.00–$60.00/hr |
| Electrician | LYN GROUP INC | Concord | ON | $48.00–$60.00/hr |
| Trades 1 Electrician | Impala Canada | Thunder Bay | ON | $55.61/hr |
| Construction - Master Electrician | Northland Properties - Construction & Design | Revelstoke | BC | $47.00–$55.00/hr |
| Service Electrician - Journeyperson | Brownlee Electric Ltd. | Langley | BC | $45.00–$55.00/hr |
| Industrial Electrician Journeyman/woman Electrician | A & R Electric Ltd. | Surrey | BC | $40.00–$60.00/hr |
| Electrician | Hood Packaging Corporation | Calgary | AB | $51.63/hr |
| Industrial Electrician | Enersul Limited Partnership | Chetwynd | BC | $59.95/hr |
| Industrial Electrician | Northridge Electric Inc | Greater Toronto Area | ON | $45.00–$60.00/hr |
| Journeyman/woman Electrician | Grand Wall Electric | North Vancouver | BC | $45.00–$55.00/hr |
| Mine Electrician | Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd | Wawa | ON | $51.25/hr |
| Service Electrician | Sasco Contractors | Burnaby | BC | $53.73/hr |
| Red Seal Electricians | Canadian Union of Skilled Workers | Winnipeg | MB | $65.89/hr |
| Licensed Electrician for Residential or Light Commercial | Handyman Connection | Coquitlam | BC | $60.00–$90.00/hr |
| Electrician | JA Tech Inc. | Saskatoon | SK | $50.00–$56.00/hr |
| Trades 2 - Electrician | City of Richmond BC | Richmond | BC | $50.17/hr |
| Electrician 1 | Owens Corning | Edmonton | AB | $56.15/hr |
| ELECTRICIAN (NEAR SURFACE PORTAL) | Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited | Kirkland Lake | ON | $69.66–$73.66/hr |
| Certified Electrician | Tolko Industries | Armstrong | BC | $50.12/hr |
| Electrical Journeypersons | CDN Controls ULC | Edmonton | AB | $65.00/hr |
| Red Seal Journeyman/woman Electrician or Industrial Electrician | Norman Risk Consulting | Flin Flon | MB | $50.00/hr |
| Electrician | Noble Construction | Esterhazy | SK | $57.69/hr |
| Master Electrician | TRU Off Grid | Milton | ON | $75.00/hr |
| Red Seal Electrician | Tru Tech Electrical Services | Kamloops | BC | $50.00/hr |
| Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor | Coeur Mining | Vancouver | BC | $64.90-$67.31/hr |
| 309A Electrician - Construction Foreman | Arthur Electric Inc. | Rockwood | ON | $50.85/hr |
| Red Seal Electrician | Arthur Electric Inc. | Sherwood Park | AB | $50.00/hr |
| Electrician | Course Electric Ltd. | Greater Toronto Area | ON | $50.00/hr |
| Certified Electrician | Tolko Industries | Armstrong | BC | $50.12/hr |
| Industrial Electrician | Northridge Electric Inc | Toronto | ON | $45.00–$60.00/hr |
| Journeyman Electrician | Tremblay Electric | Saskatoon | SK | $50.00–$54.00/hr |
| Journeyman Electrician | K2 Electric Ltd. | Prince George | BC | $46.00–$55.00/hr |
| Electrician | Hood Packaging Corporation | Burlington | ON | $49.92–$53.04/hr |
| Industrial Electrician | Northridge Electric Inc | Toronto | ON | $45.00–$60.00/hr |
| Industrial Electrician | Enersul L.P. | Chetwynd | BC | $59.95/hr |
| Industrial / Commercial Journeyman Electrician | Corporate Electric Ltd. | Vancouver | BC | $40.87-$55.29/hr |
| Electrician | Milani Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd. | Vancouver | BC | $45.00–$55.00/hr |
| Electrician | Ford Motor Company | Oakville | ON | $53.00/hr |
| Red Seal Journeyman/woman Electrician or Industrial Electrician | Norman Risk Consulting | Flin Flon | MB | $50.00/hr |
| Master Electrician | TRU Off Grid | Milton | ON | $75.00/hr |
| Journeyman/woman Electrician | Blue Star Electrical | Red Deer | AB | $40.00–$60.00/hr |
| Red Seal Electrician | Arctic Response Canada Ltd. | Sherwood Park | AB | $50.00/hr |
| Industrial Electrician Journeyman/woman Electrician | A & R Electric Ltd. | Surrey | BC | $40.00–$60.00/hr |
| Electrician | Noble Construction | Esterhazy | SK | $57.69/hr |
| Red Seal Electrician | Tru Tech Electrical Services | Kamloops | BC | $50.00/hr |
| 309A Electrician - Construction Foreman | Arthur Electric Inc. | Rockwood | ON | $50.85/hr |
| Red Seal Journeyman/woman Electrician | Grand Wall Electric | North Vancouver | BC | $50.00–$60.00/hr |
| Electrical Journeypersons | CDN Controls ULC | Edmonton | AB | $65.00/hr |
| Electrician | City of Richmond BC | Richmond | BC | $50.17/hr |
| Electrician | Course Electric Ltd. | Toronto | ON | $50.00/hr |
| Journeyman Electrician | Allstar Construction Ltd. | Edmonton | AB | $48.08-$57.69/hr |
| Electrical Journeyman | Dielco Electric Ltd | London | ON | $48.00–$52.00/hr |
| Licensed Electrician for Residential or Light Commercial | Handyman Connection of Metro Vancouver, BC | Coquitlam | BC | $60.00–$90.00/hr |
| Electrician | AtkinsRéalis | Richmond | BC | $50.74–$59.69/hr |
| Construction - Master Electrician | Northland Properties - Construction & Design | Revelstoke | BC | $47.00–$55.00/hr |
| Electrician | St. Clair College | Oldcastle | ON | $50.00–$90.00/hr |
| Industrial / Commercial Journeyman Electrician | Corporate Electric Ltd. | Vancouver | BC | $40.87-$55.29/hr |
| Journeyman Electrician, Residential Solar | Nova Renewables Inc. | Edmonton | AB | $56.25-$125/hr |
| Électricien(ne) / Opérateur(trice) | First Quantum Minerals LTD | Rouyn-Noranda | QC | $50.00–$60.00/hr |
| Journeyman Electrician | City of Calgary | Calgary | AB | $60.50/hr |
| Licensed Electrician | Dodds Garage Doors | Mississauga | ON | $43.27-$60.10/hr |
| Electrician Supervisor | ESR Electric Ltd | North Vancouver | BC | $53.62/hr |
| Electrician - Power Systems | Finning International Inc. | Surrey | BC | $52.00/hr |
| Maintenance Electrician | AltaGas | Prince Rupert | BC | $62.31/hr |
| Electrician | Amrize | Richmond | BC | $56.47/hr |
| Electrician | Ovintiv | Dawson Creek | BC | $60.10/hr |
| Industrial Electrician | Molycop | Kamloops | BC | $53.71/hr |
| Mobile Maintenance Electrician | Elk Valley Resources | Elkford | BC | $59.13-$62.98/hr |
| Electrician 2 | Capital Regional District | Victoria | BC | $51.85/hr |
| Certified Electrician | Conifex Timber Inc. | Mackenzie | BC | $50.10/hr |
| Electrician | Milani Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd. | Metro Vancouver | BC | $55.00/hr |
| Journeyperson Electrician | CDN Controls ULC | Toronto | ON | $50.00–$65.00/hr |
| Industrial Electrician | Sunrise Farms | Cloverdale | BC | $50.00/hr |
| Electrician | Athabasca Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd | Athabasca | AB | $48.00–$60.00/hr |
| Dispatch Electrician | Conuma Resources Limited | Tumbler Ridge | BC | $58.00/hr |
| Electrical Foreman | TDR Electric Inc. | Vancouver | BC | $49.00–$57.00/hr |
| Journeyperson Electrician | Alliance Energy Ltd. | Regina | SK | $50.25/hr |
| Electrical Chargehands | Plan Group | Vancouver | BC | $53.73–$59.00/hr |
| Electrical Foreman | MPN Electrical | North Vancouver | BC | $48.00–$54.00/hr |
| Electrical Foreman | Grid Link | Thunder Bay | ON | $68.15/hr |
| Electrician/Supervisor Solar | Solar Dev | Edmonton | AB | $50.00/hr |
| Electrician | Handyman Connection of Metro Vancouver, BC | Vancouver | BC | $60.00–$90.00/hr |
| Journeyperson Electrician | Wildstone Construction Group | Penticton | BC | $50.00/hr |
| Journeyman/woman Electrician | Ford Electric | Brockville | ON | $50.00/hr |
| Lead Electrician | Fitzpatrick Electrical Contractors | Burnaby | BC | $51.09/hr |
| Dual Ticket Electrical/ Instrumentation Journeyman | N7 Energy Ltd. | Fort Assiniboine | AB | $55.00–$70.00/hr |
| Electrician | Hard Rock Electrical | North Bay | ON | $40.00–$60.00/hr |
| Guideway Technician, Electrical | AtkinsRéalis | Richmond | BC | $50.74–$59.69/hr |
| Industrial Electrician | Big Country Equipment Repair | Kamloops | BC | $62.50-$93.75/hr |
| Industrial Electrician | Downie Timber Ltd. | Revelstoke | BC | $50.31/hr |
| Electrician | Naylor Building Partnerships | Richmond Hill | ON | $53.58/hr |
| Journeyperson Electrician | Shermco Industries, Inc. | Burnaby | BC | $50.00–$55.00/hr |
| Service Electrician | Sasco Contractors | Burnaby | BC | $53.73/hr |
| Master Electrician Sub Contractor Residential | Handyman Connection | Guelph | ON | $50.00–$70.00/hr |
| Electrician | Gibraltar Mine | Gibraltar | BC | $55.77-$70.67/hr |
| Electrician | Otter Energy Inc. | Toronto | ON | $55.00/hr |
| Electrician | AFIMAC Canada | Toronto | ON | $65.00/hr |
| Electrician | Chinook Construction | Hinton | AB | $65.00/hr |
| Electrician | North American Construction Group Inc. | Fort McMurray | AB | $58.35/hr |
| Electrician | Coast Mountain Bus Company Ltd | Vancouver | BC | $57.95/hr |
| Electrician | City of Calgary | Calgary | AB | $55.10/hr |
| Electrician | Medirecaide | Portneuf | QC | $53.36-$60.53/hr |
| Electrician | Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards | North Vancouver | BC | $55.29-$61.06/hr |
| Electrician | Handyman Connection | Maple Ridge | BC | $60.00–$70.00/hr |
| Electrician | Handyman Connection | Guelph | ON | $60.00–$70.00/hr |
| Electrician | Conuma Resources Limited | Tumbler Ridge | BC | $58.00/hr |
| Electrician | HyLife | Neepawa | MB | $55.56/hr |
| Electrician | CDN Controls ULC | Dawson Creek | BC | $40.00–$50.00/hr |
| Electrician | Kruger Products | New Westminster | BC | $47.25/hr |
| Electrician | FortisBC | Trail | BC | $49.37/hr |
| Electrician | BC Hydro | Port Moody | BC | $53.69/hr |
| Electrician | Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) | Windsor | ON | $52.50–$57.75/hr |
| Electrician | Puglisevich Crews and Services Limitied | St. John's | NL | $58.65-$67.27/hr |
| Electrician | Conuma Resources Limited | Tumbler Ridge | BC | $57.99/hr |
| Electrician | Handyman Connection of Calgary | Calgary | AB | $65.00–$75.00/hr |
| Electrician | Handyman Connection of Metro Vancouver, BC | Vancouver | BC | $60.00–$90.00/hr |
| Electrician | Finning International Inc. | Yellowknife | NT | $76.92-$84.13/hr |
| Electrician | Capital Power | Warburg | AB | $59.41/hr |
| Electrician | NORTHWEST TERRITORIES POWER CORPORATION | Inuvik | NT | $52.18–$63.40/hr |
| Electrician | Stena Drilling (Canada) Corp | St. John's | NL | $69.87–$78.01/hr |
| Electrician | North American Construction Group Inc. | Fort McMurray | AB | $50.00-$74.45/hr |
| Electrician | Black Forest Plumbing Inc | Holland Landing | ON | $50.00-$72.12/hr |
| Electrician | Byrnecut Canada Ltd | Balmertown | ON | $50.00-$57.69/hr |
| Electrician | CST Coal | Grande Cache | AB | $49.14/hr |
| Electrician | PTW Energy Services Ltd. | Bonnyville | AB | $44.00–$50.75/hr |
| Electrician | KEYSTONE ELECTRIC LTD | Vancouver | BC | $37.00–$41.00/hr |
| Electrician | Cascadia Electric Ltd. | Courtenay | BC | $32.00–$35.00/hr |
| Electrician | ENERCON | Dawson Creek | BC | $30.50–$38.00/hr |
| Electrician | INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC. | Calgary | AB | $38.00–$40.00/hr |
| Electrician | Henry's Electric Service | Banff | AB | $40.00/hr |
| Electrician | Kelowna Electric Ltd | Kelowna | BC | $38.00/hr |
| Electrician | Clear View Electric Ltd. | Stayner | ON | $33.00–$38.00/hr |
| Electrician | Advanco Electric Ltd | Vancouver | BC | $34.00–$40.00/hr |
| Electrician | Zeno Renewables Inc. | Lethbridge | AB | $39.00/hr |
| Electrician | Ty-wire Electric LTD. | Waskatenau | AB | $35.00–$45.00/hr |
| Electrician | MJR Electric Ltd | Vancouver | BC | $35.00–$40.00/hr |
| Electrician | Lorion Electric Inc. | Milton | ON | $39.00–$42.00/hr |
| Electrician | Polycorp Ltd | Elora | ON | $40.00–$45.00/hr |
| Electrician | Switched-On Electrical Services Ltd | Whistler | BC | $30.00–$50.00/hr |
| Electrician | S2S Electric Ltd | Squamish | BC | $40.00/hr |
| Electrician | Maple Reinders | Chilliwack | BC | $41.04/hr |
| Electrician | Lactalis Canada | Winchester | ON | $39.13/hr |
| Electrician | Tritech Group Ltd. | Langley | BC | $36.00–$45.00/hr |
| Electrician | Napoleon Products | Barrie | ON | $39.00–$40.00/hr |
| Electrician | Resolute Forest Products | Senneterre | QC | $32.54/hr |
| Electrician | Donald’s Fine Foods | Langley | BC | $32.62/hr |
| Electrician | Magna International Inc. | Guelph | ON | $43.69/hr |
| Electrician | Pelican International Inc | Salaberry-de-Valleyfield | QC | $32.26/hr |
| Electrician | City of Greater Sudbury | Greater Sudbury | ON | $36.32/hr |
| Electrician | Molson Coors | Chilliwack | BC | $43.80/hr |
| Electrician | Space Age Electric (Oshawa) Limited | Oshawa | ON | $38.00–$45.00/hr |
| Electrician | Fina Electrical Systems Ltd | Vancouver | BC | $34.00–$38.00/hr |
| Electrician | Wonderbrands | Brampton | ON | $36.00–$39.63/hr |
| Electrician | AI Business Solutions Inc. | Scarborough | ON | $34.10/hr |
| Electrician | Ball Corporation | Whitby | ON | $40.26/hr |
| Electrician | Piller's Fine Foods | Brantford | ON | $38.25/hr |
| Electrician | Resolute Forest Products | Thunder Bay | ON | $39.01/hr |
| Electrician | Richardson Electric Ltd. | St. Albert | AB | $38.00–$42.00/hr |
| Electrician | WestRock | Winnipeg | MB | $42.70/hr |
| Electrician | Niagara Region | Niagara | ON | $33.65–$35.93/hr |
| Electrician | Hallmark Electrical (2016) Ltd | Surrey | BC | $37.50/hr |
| Electrician | Action Electric | Burnaby | BC | $42.00–$52.00/hr |
| Electrician | JY Construction | Scarborough | ON | $35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Finch Employment | Toronto | ON | $35.00–$45.00/hr |
| Electrician | Pronghorn Controls Ltd. | Calgary | AB | $38.00–$42.00/hr |
| Electrician | Leduc Chimney Sweep Ltd | Leduc | AB | $36.00/hr |
| Electrician | Express Electrical | Edmonton | AB | $36.00/hr |
| Electrician | BGIS | Vancouver | BC | $34.40–$40.47/hr |
| Electrician | 24/7 BROTHER CONSTRUCTION LTD | Surrey | BC | $30.00/hr |
| Electrician | SUPER CUT LUMBER INDUSTRIES LTD. | Langley | BC | $37.00/hr |
| Electrician | School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) | Nelson | BC | $37.91/hr |
| Electrician | Grand Erie District School Board | Brantford | ON | $30.53/hr |
| Electrician | IES Electrical Systems Ltd. | Surrey | BC | $37.10/hr |
| Electrician | Boucher Bros. Lumber Ltd. | Nampa | AB | $40.00–$48.00/hr |
| Electrician | Dorval Electric Inc. | Oakville | ON | $34.00/hr |
| Electrician | Nor-Tech Power & Controls Inc. | Val Caron | ON | $30.00–$40.00/hr |
| Electrician | Edson Forest Products | Edson | AB | $45.00–$50.00/hr |
| Electrician | Tolko Industries | Williams Lake | BC | $46.08/hr |
| Electrician | Workforce Capital | Oshawa | ON | $42.00–$47.00/hr |
| Electrician | Osco Construction | Charlottetown | PE | $31.00–$34.00/hr |
| Electrician | TEAM Group | Oshawa | ON | $40.03/hr |
| Electrician | SMG Enterprises Ltd. | Surrey | BC | $36.50/hr |
| Electrician | The Ottawa Hospital | Ottawa | ON | $40.04/hr |
| Electrician | Hexagon Purus | Kelowna | BC | $35.00–$45.00/hr |
| Electrician | New 5 Electrical Inc. | Caledon | ON | $40.00/hr |
| Electrician | District of Hudson's Hope | Hudson's Hope | BC | $35.49/hr |
| Electrician | Alpine West Systems Electrical | Vancouver | BC | $34.00–$40.00/hr |
| Electrician | miEnergy | Saskatoon | SK | $38.00/hr |
| Electrician | Patriot Forge | Brantford | ON | $33.00–$41.00/hr |
| Electrician | School District #69 (Qualicum) | Parksville | MB | $40.44/hr |
| Electrician | Alpha and Omega Electrical Inc. | Winnipeg | MB | $41.32–$42.00/hr |
| Electrician | Regional District of Central Okanagan | Kelowna | BC | $44.39/hr |
| Electrician | Unilever | Simcoe | ON | $38.74/hr |
| Electrician | PPG Industries | Cambridge | ON | $40.56/hr |
| Electrician | Handyman Connection of Calgary | Calgary | AB | $60.00–$70.00/hr |
| Electrician | CDN Controls Ltd | Fort St. John | BC | $44.00-$48.00/hr |
| Electrician | Innergex | Powell River | BC | $36.54-$55.05/hr |
| Electrician | Sunrise Farms | Abbotsford | BC | $36.91/hr |
| Electrician | Island Cedar Products Ltd. | Mission | BC | $38.75/hr |
| Electrician | J&K Electrical Services Ltd. | Edmonton | AB | $37.00/hr |
| Electrician | Nordic Shore Construction Inc. | North Vancouver | BC | $39.50/hr |
| Electrician | Canada Malting | Calgary | AB | $40.78/hr |
| Electrician | Albesol INC | Mississauga | ON | $33.00/hr |
| Electrician | TOTAL FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES LTD. | Whitehorse | YT | $38.00-$45.00/hr |
| Electrician | Barlow Electrical Services Ltd. | Calgary | AB | $36.00/hr |
| Electrician | Labatt Breweries of Canada | Creston | BC | $37.29/hr |
| Electrician | DenMar Electric Ltd. | Victoria | BC | $31.83-$35.15/hr |
| Electrician | Manav Electrical Services Inc. | Mississauga | ON | $33.00/hr |
| Electrician | Mr Power Electric Ltd | Edmonton | AB | $37.00/hr |
| Electrician | Weston Foods | Brampton | ON | $33.50-$36.21/hr |
| Electrician | DiPaolo Machine Tools Ltd | Mississauga | ON | $36.00/hr |
| Electrician | POWER ONE ELECTRICALS LTD. | Brampton | ON | $32.50/hr |
| Electrician | O-Netrix Solutions Inc. | Williams Lake | BC | $32.50/hr |
| Electrician | CP Cranes Inc. | Surrey | BC | $39.50-$42.00/hr |
| Electrician | HTC Electric | Pickering | ON | $35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Mooncon Electrical Ltd | Edmonton | AB | $32.00/hr |
| Electrician | Lehigh Hanson | Picton | ON | $42.05/hr |
| Electrician | J Electric inc | Mississauga | ON | $33.00-$38.00/hr |
| Electrician | DYNA-MIG, A Division of F&P Mfg | Stratford | ON | $31.73-$35.44/hr |
| Electrician | PHSA | Vancouver | BC | $35.11/hr |
| Electrician | Capital Regional District | Victoria | BC | $46.63/hr |
| Electrician | Tolko Industries | Grande Prairie | AB | $44.95/hr |
| Electrician | Dnepr Construction Ltd. | Concord | ON | $35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Joseph Brant Hospital | Burlington | ON | $31.32-$32.16/hr |
| Electrician | Highbury Canco Corporation | Leamington | ON | $36.30/hr |
| Electrician | AGS Automotive | Cambridge | ON | $35.38/hr |
| Electrician | City of Calgary | Calgary | AB | $48.55/hr |
| Electrician | Maibec CanExel, SEC | Hubbards | NS | $33.58/hr |
| Electrician | Lear Corporation | Whitby | ON | $36.50/hr |
| Electrician | W & M Wire & Metal Product Ltd. | Woodbridge | ON | $32.00/hr |
| Electrician | Perfect Electric Inc. | Toronto | ON | $30.00-$40.00/hr |
| Electrician | Vickery Electric Contracting Limited | Whitby | ON | $40.00-$45.00/hr |
| Electrician | FortisBC | South Slocan | BC | $48.28/hr |
| Electrician | General Motors | Oshawa | ON | $43.31/hr |
| Electrician | Redpath Sugar Ltd | Belleville | ON | $35.91/hr |
| Electrician | Algonquin College | Ottawa | ON | $38.28-$44.38/hr |
| Electrician | Purolator | Etobicoke | ON | $44.13/hr |
| Electrician | AIRON | Toronto | ON | $36.00-$44.00/hr |
| Electrician | Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) | Cambridge | ON | $41.84/hr |
| Electrician | Covenant Health Alberta | Edmonton | AB | $41.18/hr |
| Electrician | Western University | London | ON | $33.59/hr |
| Electrician | Amp Pro Electrical Solutions Inc. | Angus | ON | $30.00-$35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Kennametal, Inc. | Belleville | ON | 34.57/hr |
| Electrician | Nutrein Rocanville Potash | Saskatoon | SK | $55.38/hr |
| Electrician | Power Cool Electrical & Refrigeration Mech Ltd | Vancouver | BC | $32.00/hr |
| Electrician | Metro Painting Ltd. | Surrey | BC | $40.00/hr |
| Electrician | Joardene International Ltd. | Scarborough | ON | $30.50/hr |
| Electrician | QUADRA WOOD PRODUCTS LTD | Abbotsford | BC | $39.00-$42.00/hr |
| Electrician | AV Terrace Bay | Terrace Bay | ON | $35.40/hr |
| Electrician | Stena Drilling (Canada) Corp | St. John's | NL | $53.65/hr |
| Electrician | Manav Electrical Services Inc. | Mississauga | ON | $33.00/hr |
| Electrician | Brampton Brick Limited | Brampton | ON | $36.10/hr |
| Electrician | Thames Valley District School Board | London | ON | $30.53/hr |
| Electrician | Correctional Service Canada | Campbellford | ON | $32.61-$35.46/hr |
| Electrician | W & M Wire & Metal Products Ltd. | Woodbridge | ON | $32.00/hr |
| Electrician | Golden Valley Farms Inc. | Arthur | ON | $32.00-$35.00/hr |
| Electrician | P.T.General Contractor Inc. | Scarborough | ON | $35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Stena Drilling (Canada) Corp | St. John's | NL | $53.65/hr |
| Electrician | Masco | St. Thomas | ON | $37.40/hr |
| Electrician | Toyota Boshoku Canada | Woodstock | ON | $35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Lotus Desert Enterprises Ltd | Merritt | BC | $30.00/hr |
| Electrician | CNC Tech Inc. | Burlington | ON | $35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Bartech Canada | Guelph | ON | $34.40/hr |
| Electrician | New 5 Electrical Inc. | Caledon | ON | $35.00/hr |
| Electrician | BOM TECH LTD. | North York | ON | $35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Ramrock Electric | London | ON | $37.00-$39.00/hr |
| Electrician | Napoleon Products | Barrie | ON | $31.70-$32.72/hr |
| Electrician | WestRock | Winnipeg | MB | $38.75/hr |
| Electrician | Nordic Shore Construction Inc. | North Vancouver | BC | $39.00/hr |
| Electrician | ElectrikFix Inc. | Orleans | ON | $34.00-$52.00/hr |
| Electrician | Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) | Cambridge | ON | $41.17/hr |
| Electrician | PHE Contractor Sales Ltd. | Brampton | ON | $35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Highbury Canco | Leamington | ON | $36.30/hr |
| Electrician | Gerdau | Whitby | ON | $36.65/hr |
| Electrician | School District #23 (Central Okanagan) | Kelowna | BC | $33.40/hr |
| Electrician | Covanta | Burnaby | BC | $48.33/hr |
| Electrician | Providence Care | Kingston | ON | $32.04-$33.72/hr |
| Electrician | Metro Vancouver | Burnaby | BC | 38.73/hr |
| Electrician | Island Cedar Products Ltd | Mission | BC | $38.75/hr |
| Electrician | Fraser Plastics | Maple Ridge | BC | $39.50/hr |
| Electrician | McDonald Bros. Electric Ltd. | Inuvik | NT | $40.00/hr |
| Electrician | W & M Wire & Metal Products Ltd. | Woodbridge | ON | $32.00/hr |
| Electrician | Magna International Inc. | Guelph | ON | $41.18/hr |
| Electrician | ZF TRW | Midland | ON | $30.00-$32.00/hr |
| Electrician | Western Grain Dryer Inc. | Elie | MB | $35.00-$42.00/hr |
| Electrician | Ball Corporation | Whitby | ON | $37.49/hr |
| Electrician | GTA Skilled Trades | Brampton | ON | $35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Cascades | Belleville | ON | $33.99/hr |
| Electrician | GARIBALDI SECURITY SYSTEMS LTD | Garibaldi Highlands | BC | $30.00/hr |
| Electrician | ALL-NESS ELECTRICAL INC | Woodbridge | ON | $35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Service 1st Heating and Cooling | Cambridge | ON | $30.00-$40.00/hr |
| Electrician | TWI Foods Inc. | Etobicoke | ON | $30.00/hr |
| Electrician | Riviana Foods | Hamilton | ON | $33.05/hr |
| Electrician | Armour Electric | Bedford | NS | $30.00-$35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Weston Foods | Delta | BC | $35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Power Cool Electrical & Refrigeration Mech Ltd | Vancouver | BC | $31.00/hr |
| Electrician | Avon Electric Co ltd | Brampton | ON | $35.50/hr |
| Electrician | Dnepr Construction Ltd. | Richmond Hill | ON | $35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Art-Tech | London | ON | $30.00-$35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Hall Industrial Contracting LTD | Blackfalds | AB | $37.00/hr |
| Electrician | Joardene International Ltd. | Scarborough | ON | $30.50/hr |
| Electrician | Lucid Electric Limited | Toronto | ON | $36.00/hr |
| Electrician | Correctional Service Canada | Victoria | BC | $32.61-$35.46/hr |
| Electrician | Holmes Electric LTD | Winfield | BC | $30.00-$35.00/hr |
| Electrician | LIFETEC CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC. | Burnaby | BC | $38.75/hr |
| Electrician | New 5 Electrical Inc. | Caledon | ON | $32.00/hr |
| Electrician | Flash Electric Ltd. | Surrey | BC | $31.00/hr |
| Electrician | Material Sciences Corporation | Etobicoke | ON | $31.29/hr |
| Electrician | Kirkland Lake Gold | Kirkland | ON | $37.08/hr |
| Electrician | Clipper Offshore Crewing Services Limited | Harbour Grace | NL | $36.00-$42.00/hr |
| Electrician Supervisor | Best Touch Construction Ltd | New Westminster | BC | $36.00-$38.00/hr |
| Electrician | Mainpower Electrical td | Surrey | BC | $30.00/hr |
| Electrician | Gillwood Manufacturing Inc. | Chilliwack | BC | $39.00/hr |
| Electrician Supervisor | GRD CONSTRUCTION LTD | Surrey | BC | $36.00-$38.00/hr |
| Electrician Supervisor | GAD Systems Ltd | Surrey | BC | $36.00-$38.00/hr |
| Electrician Supervisor | Padam Electrical Ltd. | Surrey | BC | $37.00/hr |
| Electrician | GGS Building Maintenance Ltd | Burnaby | BC | $36.00-$38.00/hr |
| Electrician | Ampere Electrical Ltd. | Surrey | BC | $37.50/hr |
| Electrician | A&B DEVELOPMENT CORP | West Vancouver | BC | $40.00/hr |
| Electrician | Ramrock Electric | Georgetown | ON | $32.00-$35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Monaghan Mushrooms Ltd. | Campbellville | ON | $30.00/hr |
| Electrician | Highbury Canco | Leamington | ON | $36.00/hr |
| Electrician | CpK Interior Products | Guelph | ON | $30.69/hr |
| Electrician | Hood Packaging Corp. | Calgary | AB | $39.83-$46.79/hr |
| Electrician | Bartech Canada | Guelph | ON | $31.00/hr |
| Electrician | Graymont | Havelock | NB | $37.03/hr |
| Electrician | Johns Manville | Cornwall | ON | $32.80-$36.68/hr |
| Electrician | DaSilva and Associates Inc. | Mississauga | ON | $38.00/hr |
| Electrician | Island Cedar Products Ltd | Mission | BC | $38.75/hr |
| Electrician | Dhaliwal Ventures Inc | Surrey | BC | $39.00/hr |
| Electrician | Metro Painting Ltd. | Surrey | BC | $40.00/hr |
| Electrician | Irving Tissue | Toronto | ON | $43.13/hr |
| Electrician | FORTIS BC | Castlegar | BC | $47.33/hr |
| Electrician | Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) | Cambridge | ON | $40.65/hr |
| Electrician | Gerdau | Cambridge | ON | $35.78-$36.78/hr |
| Electrician | Shanai Enterprise | Coquitlam | BC | $31.00/hr |
| Electrician | Joseph Brant Hospital | Burlington | ON | $30.82-$31.64/hr |
| Electrician with Power Engineer ticket | The Original Cakerie | Vancouver | BC | $40.76/hr |
| Electrician | The Original Cakerie | Vancouver | BC | $38.76/hr |
| Electrician | Via Rail | Toronto | ON | $35.29/hr |
| Electrician | Motor city electrical | Toronto | ON | $35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Lantic Inc. | Vancouver | BC | $41.73/hr |
| Electrician | Cascades | Trenton | ON | $34.00/hr |
| Electrician | School District #67 | Penticton | BC | $30.56/hr |
| Electrician | Government of Canada | Sept-Îles | QC | $31.48-$34.20/hr |
| Electrician | Kirkland Lake Gold | Holloway | SK | $36.00/hr |
| Electrician | Denos Plumbing and Heating Ltd | Markham | ON | $35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Gerdau Long Steel North America | Cambridge | ON | $35.78-$36.78/hr |
| Electrician | Baycrest | Toronto | ON | $31.31-$32.24/hr |
| Electrician | School District #34 (Abbotsford) | Abbotsford | BC | $31.47/hr |
| Electrician | 7091354 CANADA INC | Brampton | ON | $35.00/hr |
| Electrician | School District 53 | Keremeos | BC | $30.56/hr |
| Electrician | The Original Cakerie | London | ON | $35.40/hr |
| Electrician | BRODAN INDUSTRIES LTD | Surrey | BC | $30.00-$36.00/hr |
| Electrician | Vancouver Island Health Authority | Victoria | BC | $33.08/hr |
| Electrician | North American Pipe Corporation | Woodbridge | ON | $32.68/hr |
| Electrician | G. Little Electric Ltd. | Penticton | BC | $34.00-$36.00/hr |
| Electrician | PaperWorks Industries | Greater Napanee | ON | $35.08/hr |
| Electrician | PSE Services | Aurora | ON | $35.50/hr |
| Electrician | John White Trucking Ltd | Portage la Prairie | MB | $30.50/hr |
| Electrician | Nova Scotia Power Inc. | Sackville | NB | $39.15/hr |
| Electrician | Fraser Health | Vancouver | BC | $33.08/hr |
| Electrician | Emera Inc. | Lower Sackville | NS | $39.15/hr |
| Electrician | Swinton Ltd. | Kitchener | ON | $35.00-$40.00/hr |
| Electrician | Catalyst Paper | Powell RIver | BC | $37.43/hr |
| Electrician | Gardiner Mining & Resources Ltd | Glace Bay | NS | $36.00-$70.00/hr |
| Electrician | School District 53 | Keremeos | BC | $30.56/hr |
| Electrician | Riverview Health Centre | Winnipeg | MB | $34.65/hr |
| Electrician | British Columbia Rapid Transit Company | Lower Mainland | BC | $42.08/hr |
| Electrician | IGTA Security System | Concord | ON | $33.00/hr |
| Electrician | District of Mission | Mission | BC | $38.75/hr |
| Electrician | Algoma | Sault Ste. Marie | ON | $38.19/hr |
| Electrician | Custom Home Renovation | Mississauga | ON | $32.00/hr |
| Electrician | CPK Interior Products (Division of FCA) | Guelph | ON | $30.00-$33.00/hr |
| Electrician | Maplehurst Bakeries | Brampton | ON | $33.50-$35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Kingdom Construction Limited | Hamilton | ON | $38.44/hr |
| Electrician | Samuel Associated Tube Group | Markham | ON | $31.22/hr |
| Electrician | HIEMSTRA ELECTRICAL INC | Brownsville | ON | $32.00-$36.00/hr |
| Electrician | Penticton Electric Ltd | Penticton | BC | $30.00-$35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Interbake Foods | Kitchener | ON | $35.00/hr |
| Electrician | School District #35 | Langley | BC | $30.79/hr |
| Electrician | Butcher Engineering Enterprises Limited | Ingersoll | ON | $30.89/hr |
| Electrician | Irving Consumer Products, Limited | York | ON | $42.07/hr |
| Electrician | Nemak of Canada | Windsor | ON | $32.00/hr |
| Electrician | Rigel Marine Services Inc. | Richmond | BC | $35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Saint-Gobain | Plattsville | ON | $33.01/hr |
| Electrician | Roseburg Forest Products | Pembroke | ON | $31.52/hr |
| Electrician | THE ELECTRIC COMPANY | Mississauga | ON | $30.00-$36.00/hr |
| Electrician | LEMCO Electric | Toronto | ON | $30.00-$37.00/hr |
| Electrician | KENON BUILDERS INC | Kenora | ON | $30.00-$40.00/hr |
| Electrician | LSL Management Ltd. | Lower Mainland | BC | $35.00-$38.00/hr |
| Electrician | Imerys Talc Canada | Timmins | ON | $36.55/hr |
| Electrician | Flex-n-Gate | Windsor | ON | $30.50/hr |
| Electrician | Penticton Electric Ltd | Penticton | BC | $30.00-$35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Kerry | Woodstock | ON | $33.00/hr |
| Electrician | Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) | Woodstock | ON | $39.84-$43.71/hr |
| Electrician | Ancast Industries Ltd. | Winnipeg | MB | $32.57/hr |
| Electrician | Cosma International | St. Thomas | ON | $36.61/hr |
| Electrician | Perfect Electric Inc. | Toronto | ON | $30.00-$40.00/hr |
| Electrician | BULWARK SECURITY & A V SOLUTIONS LTD | Surrey | BC | $36.50/hr |
| Electrician | Vantage Airport Group | Fort St. John | BC | $31.65/hr |
| Electrician | Yukon Government | Watson Lake | YT | $40.30/hr |
| Electrician | Milltron Electric | Prince George | BC | $40.00/hr |
| Electrician | Irving Tissue | Toronto | ON | $42.07/hr |
| Electrician | Metrolinx | Willowbrook | SK | $35.38/hr |
| Electrician | The Original Cakerie | Delta | BC | $34.11/hr |
| Electrician | LSL Management Ltd. | Lower Mainland | BC | $35.00/hr |
| Electrician | ICAN Electrical Ltd. | Surrey | BC | $36.50/hr |
| Electrician | Interbake Foods | Kitchener | ON | $35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Deltro Electric Ltd. | Roblin | ON | $36.00/hr |
| Electrician | Meglab inc. | Chapleau | ON | $35.00-$44.50/hr |
| Electrician | Poly-Nova | Guelph | ON | $29.10-$31.00/hr |
| Electrician | Krueger Custom Steel & Machining Ltd | Alliston | ON | $30.42-$32.92/hr |
| Electrician | JFK Systems Inc. | Oldcastle | ON | $29.00-$35.00/hr |
| Electrician | BM Metals Services Inc | Greater Sudbury | ON | $33.00/hr |
| Electrician | ComFact Corporation | Oakville | ON | $30.00/hr |
| Electrician | IRCO AUTOMATION INC. | Burlington | ON | $30.00-$35.00/hr |
| Electrician | Capital Regional District | Vancouver Island | BC | $42.44/hr |
| Electrician | JC Power Systems Inc | Edmonton | AB | $36.00-$38.00/hr |
| Electrician | Maple Automotive Corporation | Cambridge | ON | $30.00-$33.00/hr |
| Electrician | Invista | Kingston | ON | $34.80/hr |
| Electrician | Madden Electric Incorporated | Greater Sudbury | ON | $30.00-$32.00/hr |
| Electrician | DRESSOR CRANE & HOIST | Milton | ON | $30.00-$34.00/hr |
| Electrician | IKON Complete Inc | Brantford | ON | $31.00/hr |
| Electrician | BULWARK SECURITY & A V SOLUTIONS LTD | Surrey | BC | $36.50/hr |
| Electrician | Partap Forest Products Ltd | Maple Ridge | BC | $37.00/hr |
| Electrician | Emera Inc. | Lower Sackville | NS | $39.15/hr |
| Electrician | Maplehurst Bakeries | Regina | SK | $31.00/hr |
| Electrician | Covanta | Burnaby | BC | $46.97/hr |
| Electrician | Madden Electric Incorporated | Greater Sudbury | ON | $32.00-$34.00/hr |
| Electrician | Fielding Chemical Technologies Inc. | Mississauga | ON | $35.00-$40.00/hr |
| Electrician | Fraser Plastics | Maple Ridge | BC | $35.00/hr |
| Electrician | KNC Electrical Ltd. | Thompson | MB | $30.00-$40.00/hr |
| Electrician | Olysky LP, Olynorth Farms LP & Olypork LP | Humboldt | SK | $30.00/hr |
| Electrician | Kingdom Construction Limited | Pukatawagan | MB | $38.44/hr |
| Electrician | Finning International Inc | Calgary | AB | $47.70/hr |
| Electrician | Finning International Inc | Edmonton | AB | $47.70/hr |
| Electrician | Finning International Inc | Fort McMurray | AB | $61.28/hr |
| Electrician | Finning International Inc | Yellowknife | NT | $52.83/hr |
| Electrician | Finning International Inc | Peace River | AB | $49.53/hr |
| Electrician | Finning International Inc | Grande Prairie | AB | $49.53/hr |
FAQs
What is the average Electrician salary in Canada?
The average Electrician wage is $40.00 per hour.
How much do Electricians make per hour in Canada?
Most Electricians earn between $34.04/hr and $42.07/hr (middle 50% of wages). The median wage is $37.02/hr, based on 370 real entries.
What is the highest Electrician hourly wage in Canada?
The highest recorded wage in our dataset is $88.56 per hour. The top rates often come from industrial, mining, energy, or remote project work.
What is the lowest Electrician hourly wage in Canada?
The lowest recorded wage in our dataset is $30 per hour, based on the verified entries collected for this report.
Does a Red Seal Electrician make more money in Canada?
In many cases, yes. Red Seal certification can help electricians qualify for higher-paying jobs, especially in industrial maintenance, utilities, and large union or contractor projects.
How much do Electricians make in British Columbia (BC)?
BC is one of the high-paying provinces for electricians. Pay is often higher in industrial maintenance, ports, and large commercial projects, and it can increase with overtime or shift premiums.
How much do Electricians make in Alberta (including Fort McMurray)?
Alberta often pays well for electricians, especially in oil & gas, energy, mining, and large industrial sites. Fort McMurray roles can pay more due to remote work, long shifts, and rotation schedules.
How much do Electricians make in Ontario (Toronto and GTA)?
Ontario has steady demand and a wide pay range. Toronto and the GTA can offer strong wages on large commercial, transit, and infrastructure projects, especially when overtime is available.
How much do Electricians make in Vancouver, BC?
Vancouver often has strong demand in residential, commercial, and industrial work. Wages can be higher for experienced electricians, union roles, and jobs that include overtime or special site requirements.
Is industrial electrician work paid more than residential work?
Often, yes. Industrial roles usually pay more because the work can be more complex and may include shift work, remote sites, safety requirements, and troubleshooting on large systems.
What factors can increase an Electrician’s pay?
Pay often increases with Red Seal certification, years of experience, overtime, union agreements, night shifts, remote or camp work, and skills in industrial controls, PLCs, automation, and maintenance troubleshooting.
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