Carpenters Salaries in Canada
Licence required in 1 province or territory See the licensing guides
- Median wage in Canada
- $32.12 an hour
- Highest median wage
- $36.84 an hour Quebec
- Lowest median wage
- $24.00 an hour New Brunswick
- Very good job outlook
- 1 province or territory Job Bank, 2025-2027
Wages by province and territory
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $22.00 | $32.12 | $44.23 |
| Quebec | $24.61 | $36.84 | $44.00 |
| Yukon | $25.00 | $35.00 | $45.00 |
| Nunavut | $20.46 | $34.35 | $51.99 |
| Alberta | $22.22 | $34.00 | $42.00 |
| Northwest Territories | $22.50 | $33.33 | $50.00 |
| British Columbia | $23.00 | $32.00 | $43.71 |
| Ontario | $22.00 | $32.00 | $48.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $19.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| Manitoba | $20.00 | $27.00 | $38.99 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $20.00 | $27.00 | $39.27 |
| Nova Scotia | $20.00 | $25.00 | $33.80 |
| Prince Edward Island | $20.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
| New Brunswick | $18.00 | $24.00 | $34.00 |
Job outlook by province and territory
| Where | Outlook |
|---|---|
| Quebec | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Yukon | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Nunavut | Good (4 of 5) |
| Alberta | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Northwest Territories | Good (4 of 5) |
| British Columbia | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Ontario | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Good (4 of 5) |
| Manitoba | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Nova Scotia | Good (4 of 5) |
| Prince Edward Island | Very good (5 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Moderate (3 of 5) |
Licence needed?
In 1 of 13 provinces and territories. A licence, registration or certificate is required to work in this occupation in Quebec.
Certification is available but optional in 12 provinces or territories: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
Some roles in this group are licensed separately:
- Framer: certification optional in 1 province or territory. Compare the provinces for framer
Each regulator sets its own steps, fees and exams.
Education and training
- TEER category
- 2
- Usual education
- A college diploma or an apprenticeship of 2 or more years is usually required.
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