Salaries
Construction Estimators Salary in Ontario
- Median wage
- $38.46 an hour Ontario
- Compared with Canada
- 1.6% higher $0.62 above the Canadian median of $37.84
- Job outlook
- Moderate 3 of 5, 2025-2027
- Job postings
- 19 on Job Bank in September 2026
Wages in Ontario
| Wage | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Low | $24.00 | $24.04 |
| Lower quartile | $30.00 | $29.79 |
| Median | $38.46 | $37.84 |
| Upper quartile | $48.56 | $48.00 |
| High | $61.54 | $61.54 |
| Average | $41.37 | $41.18 |
Job outlook
Moderate (3 of 5) for 2025-2027, from Job Bank’s 3-year outlook for Ontario.
Construction activity is expected to be favourable across Ontario due to large infrastructure investments and steady demand for new housing. There may be more work during the spring and summer months because of greater construction activity. Outlook data
19 job postings on Job Bank in September 2026.
Education and training
- TEER category
- 2
- Usual education
- A college diploma or an apprenticeship of 2 or more years is usually required.
By region in Ontario
| Region | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario (all regions) | $24.00 | $38.46 | $61.54 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Toronto | $24.00 | $38.46 | $61.54 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Stratford – Bruce Peninsula | $25.73 | $38.20 | $57.99 | Good (4 of 5) |
| Hamilton – Niagara Peninsula | $25.56 | $37.98 | $56.13 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Muskoka – Kawarthas | $25.72 | $37.70 | $54.27 | Good (4 of 5) |
| Northeast | $25.26 | $37.49 | $53.80 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Kingston – Pembroke | $25.13 | $37.02 | $52.26 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Ottawa | $24.60 | $36.61 | $50.98 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| London | $24.59 | $36.31 | $51.43 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Kitchener – Waterloo – Barrie | $29.23 | $36.06 | $61.54 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Windsor – Sarnia | $25.15 | $35.85 | $51.29 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Northwest | $24.04 | $35.10 | $45.71 | Undetermined |
Broaden Your Market Reach
Nainly pairs expert resume assessment with a done-for-you career marketing campaign that puts your profile in front of decision-makers in the provinces and cities you are targeting.
Schedule a CallFree consultation. No commitment.