Power Line Technician Salary in Canada (2026 Guide)
Updated using 42 verified salary entries collected from employers across Canada.
Power Line Technicians (also called Journeyman Linemen) build, repair, and maintain overhead and underground power lines. They work in all weather conditions, often in remote areas, to keep electricity flowing to homes, businesses, and communities. Because Canada depends on a strong and reliable power grid, Power Line Technicians are in high demand in every region.
Based on 42 real salary submissions, the average hourly wage for Power Line Technicians in Canada is $50.56/hr. Most wages fall between $43.46/hr and $56.93/hr.
The highest recorded wage in the data is $65.00/hr, and the lowest is $31.71/hr.
National Salary Snapshot
- Average hourly wage: $50.56/hr
- Median hourly wage: $51.00/hr
- Typical range (middle 50%): $43.46 – $56.93/hr
- Highest recorded rate: $65.00/hr
- Lowest recorded rate: $31.71/hr
These wages come from real employers, including utilities, power companies, and electrical contractors across Canada.
Salary by Province
British Columbia
Strong wages with steady demand in busy service areas and growing cities.
Contracting companies and utility partners often pay the highest rates.
Ontario
Good pay for experienced linemen, especially in large cities and high-growth suburbs.
Utility companies commonly offer strong benefits and stable work.
Northern Canada (Nunavut & Northwest Territories)
Higher wages due to remote locations, tough weather, and travel requirements.
Many jobs include rotation schedules or housing support.
Other Provinces
Steady wages across Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and the Atlantic region.
Demand remains high because of maintenance work and system upgrades.
Top Paying Locations for Power Line Technicians
Based on the dataset, strong-paying regions include:
Iqaluit, NU – Remote location with higher pay
Hay River, NT – Strong wages for northern utility work
Brampton, ON – Good pay with large utility companies
Burnaby, BC – Competitive wages with major contractors
Remote areas, utilities, and high-growth cities usually offer higher pay.
What Affects Power Line Technician Pay?
1. Experience Level
Higher pay is common for:
- Fully certified journeypersons
- Crew leads or lead hands
- Technicians with many years of field experience
Workers trained in live-line (hot) work
2. Type of Work
Pay can vary depending on the tasks:
- Transmission line work (high voltage)
- Distribution line repair
- Emergency storm restoration
- Underground cable installation
- Live-line maintenance
- Transmission and live-line work often pays more because it requires additional training and safety skills.
3. Location
Wages increase in:
- Remote northern communities
- Areas with harsh weather
- High cost-of-living regions
Regions with active power grid upgrades
4. Company Type
Utilities often pay more and offer better benefits, while private contractors may offer higher hourly rates or overtime opportunities.
Job Outlook for Power Line Technicians in 2026
Power Line Technicians remain in strong demand due to:
- Upgrading old power lines
- New construction and growing cities
- Storm damage and emergency repair work
- Expansion of renewable energy
- Retirement of experienced workers
This makes Power Line Technician a reliable, stable, and well-paid trade across Canada.
Where This Data Comes From
This report is based on 42 real Power Line Technician salary entries, manually reviewed and collected from utilities, contractors, and power companies across Canada.
Each entry includes job title, employer, city/town, province, and hourly wage.
This ensures accurate, real-world pay information for this important trade.
City Average & Median Hourly
Provincial Average & Median
Power Line Technician Salaries in Canada
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| Job Title | Company Name | City / Town | Province | Compensation |
| Lead Hand Lines (Power Services) | Alectra Utilities | Brampton | ON | $60.31/hr |
| Powerline Technician | Qulliq Energy Corporation | Iqaluit | NU | $58.54-$68.39/hr |
| Powerline Technician (journeyperson) | NORTHWEST TERRITORIES POWER CORPORATION | Hay River | NT | $50.05–$60.81/hr |
| Powerline Technician PLT | Allteck Limited Partnership | Burnaby | BC | $60.08/hr |
| Protection and Control Technician | RESA Canada, Inc | Vancouver | BC | $50.00–$75.00/hr |
| Journeyman Power Line Technician | Rahcar Power Corp | Grande Prairie | AB | $60.00–$65.00/hr |
| Powerline Technician | Infrastructure Health and Safety Association | Ottawa | ON | $57.33 - $67.43/hr |
| Powerline Technician | North Star Contracting Inc | Calgary | AB | $50.00/hr |
| Powerline Technician | City of Penticton | Penticton | BC | $52.30/hr |
| Powerline Technician | Shermco Industries, Inc. | Regina | SK | $60.00–$70.00/hr |
| Powerline Technician | Qulliq Energy Corporation | Cambridge Bay | NU | $58.54-$68.39/hr |
| Powerline Technician | Allteck Limited Partnership | Burnaby | BC | $57.77/hr |
| Powerline Technician | City of Penticton | Penticton | BC | $52.30/hr |
| Powerline Technician | Hyline Utility Solutions | Ayr | ON | $26.04-$51.05/hr |
| Powerline Technician Apprentice | Alectra Utilities | Brampton | ON | $33.06–$53.25/hr |
| Powerline Technician | LEQEL ÉNERGIE | Québec | QC | $42.00/hr |
| Powerline Technician | FortisBC | Princeton | BC | $49.37/hr |
| Underground Lineman | Southwire Company LLC | Vaughan | ON | $52.00/hr |
| Powerline Foreman | City of Saskatoon | Saskatoon | SK | $51.75/hr |
| Powerline Technician | EPCOR | Edmonton | AB | $57.79/hr |
| Powerline Technician | Forbes Bros Ltd. | Prince Albert | BC | $50.25/hr |
| Powerline Technician | Yukon Energy Corporation | Whitehorse | YT | $49.45–$59.05/hr |
| Powerline Technician | FortisBC | Kelowna | BC | $49.37/hr |
| Powerline Technician | Ketek Group Inc. | Fort McMurray | AB | $50.00–$60.00/hr |
| Powerline Technician | Atura Power | Toronto | ON | $57.21/hr |
| Powerline Technician | Allteck Limited Partnership | Prince George | BC | $56.08/hr |
| Powerline Technician | The MEARIE Group | Hamilton | ON | $45.00–$47.00/hr |
| Powerline Technician | Nunavut Government | Rankin Inlet | NU | $50.26-$58.71/hr |
| Powerline Technician | Atco Ltd. | High Prairie | AB | $52.74-$58.71/hr |
| Powerline Technician | Moncrief Construction Limited | Kenora | ON | $48.00/hr |
| Powerline Technician/Regional Planner | Emera Inc. | Halifax | NS | $43.44/hr |
| Powerline Technician/Regional Planner | Nova Scotia Power Inc. | Halifax | NS | $43.44/hr |
| Powerline Technician | PWU / Hydro One JAC | ON | $31.71/hr | |
| Powerline Technician | Nova Scotia Power Inc. | Halifax | NS | $43.44/hr |
| Powerline Technician | The MEARIE Group | Tillsonburg | ON | $39.13-$45.78/hr |
| Powerline Technician | City of New Westminister | New Westminster | BC | $44.48/hr |
| Powerline Technician | GAD Systems Ltd | Surrey | BC | $42.50-$44.50/hr |
| Powerline Technician | Pace Technologies Inc | Edmonton | AB | $42.97/hr |
| Powerline Technician | PWU / Hydro One JAC | ON | $31.71/hr | |
| Powerline Technician | District of Summerland | Summerland | BC | $47.37/hr |
| Powerline Technician | Village Enterprises Ltd. | St. Adolphe | MB | $45.00-$49.00/hr |
| Powerline Technician | Enmax | Calgary | AB | $33.32/hr |
The following is a sample of recent salaries for Power Line Technician job postings across Canada.
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